Compare Tata LP 913 CNG : Starbus AC 40 Seater vs Volvo 9600 15m

Seating Capacity	40+D (2x2)	55+D (Seating) 40 Sleeper seats

Engine	Tata 5.7 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	Volvo D8K6300, Common rail direct injection

Power	130 HP	350 HP

Torque	405 Nm@1250-1500 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

GVW (Kg)	9600 Kg

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Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body

Service Interval	20,000 Km

Engine	Tata 5.7 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	Volvo D8K6300, Common rail direct injection

Fuel Injection System	Sequential Gas Injection	Unit injection

Engine Displacement	5675 cc	10800 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	6

Engine Location	Front	Rear

Power	130 HP@2500 rpm	350 HP

Torque	405 Nm@1250-1500 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

Clutch	330 mm dia With clutch booster

Transmission	5 speed manual (5F+1R)	12 speed (12F+4R) Automatic gears

Gearbox	GBS 40, Synchromesh	I-Shift, AT2412D

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	CNG	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	636 Litres	540 Litres Ad blue 50 Litters

Electricals Battery	24V, 150 Ah	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 150 A

GVW	9600 Kg	22200 kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	40+D (2x2)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type; Pneumatically operated	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Chequered flooring	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade

Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members

Axle Configuration	4x2	6x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Rigid type

Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle	Rigid type Additional tag axle

Front Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Independent air suspension Electronically controlled

Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Air suspension

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front, tag and rear axle

Tyres	8.25x16 - 16 PR 6+1 tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 8+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4920 mm	8350 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	17.5 m	22.8 m

Ground Clearance	223 mm	209 mm

Floor Height	930 mm

Overall Length	9300 mm	15000 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2600 mm

Overall Height	2900 mm	3800 mm

Front Overhang	1430 mm	2670 mm

Rear Overhang	2950 mm	3980 mm

Front Track	1665 mm	2054 mm

Rear Track	1660 mm	1837 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and Telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Digital instrument cluster

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	No

Sun Visor	Flap type	Roll down type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece, toughened

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Single piece, toughened

Hatrack	Modular	Modular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Push back seats

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	Yes

Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights; Integrated in hatrack	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Full-air Disc brakes Electronic Braking System (EBS) Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front, tag and rear axle

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats	Optional

Window Guardrail	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	Fixed

Door Alarm	Yes

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	NA

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Retarder	No	Hydrodynamic retarder