Compare Volvo 9400 12M vs Tata Starbus Ultra School LPO 7.5: 49 Seater

Seating Capacity	43+D	49+D

Engine	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled	New Gen 3.3L

Power	330 HP@2200 rpm	123 HP

Torque	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm	390 Nm@1000-2200 rpm

GVW	16200 Kg

Suitable Applications	Tourist, Intercity

Engine	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled	New Gen 3.3L

Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Common Rail

Engine Displacement	7700 cc	3300 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	4

Engine Location	Rear	Front

Power	330 HP	123 HP@2600 rpm

Torque	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm	390 Nm@1000-2200 rpm

Transmission	6 speed manual (6F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)

Gearbox	Synchromesh	G 550 Cable Shift

Gradeability	33.50%

Max Speed	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	450 Litres 2 tanks of 300+150 Litres	120 Litres

Electricals Battery	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 2x110 A	12V-120 Ah, 120 Amp

GVW	16200 Kg	8500 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	3x2

Seating Capacity	43+D	49+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	Jack knife type

Floor Type	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade	Anti skid vinyl

Chassis Frame	All steel, ladder type	Ladder type

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

Rear Axle	Fully floating

Front Suspension	Independent air suspension Electronically controlled	Parabolic leaf springs

Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Parabolic leaf springs

Anti Roll Bar	Front and rear axle	Yes

Tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres	225/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial

Wheelbase	6200 mm	4400 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	20.5 m	17.7 m

Ground Clearance	190 mm

Overall Length	12000 mm	8840 mm

Overall Width	2600 mm	2340 mm

Overall Height	3600 mm	2910 mm

Front Overhang	2620 mm	1800 mm

Rear Overhang	3210 mm	2640 mm

Front Track	2054 mm

Rear Track	1837 mm

Steering	Power Steering With steering lock	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Digital instrument cluster	Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Optional

Quarter Ventilation Glass	No

Sun Visor	Roll down type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece, toughened	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Single piece, toughened	Sliding glass

Hatrack	Modular	Tubular

Passenger Seat	Reclining without calf support	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Yes	Available on each seat

Music System	Yes

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side luggage boot; 10 Cu.M luggage space

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

Parking Brakes	Air operated acting on rear wheels

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and rear axle	Yes

Seat Belts	Optional	Flap type on front seats

Window Guardrail	NA	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Fixed

Roof Hatch	Yes, 2 numbers	No

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	NA	No

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Yes

Retarder	Hydrodynamic retarder	No