Compare Volvo 9400 12M vs Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 177 HP

Seating Capacity	43+D	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Engine	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled	H Series CRS iEGR Technology

Power	330 HP@2200 rpm	177 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm

GVW (Kg)	16200 Kg	16200 Kg

	Tourist, Intercity	Tourist, Intercity

Engine	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled	H Series CRS iEGR Technology

Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Common rail

Engine Displacement	7700 cc	5660 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	6

Engine Location	Rear	Front

Power	330 HP@2200 rpm	177 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm

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

Gearbox	Synchromesh	Synchromesh

Gradeability	33.50%	N/A

Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	450 Litres 2 tanks of 300+150 Litres	350 Litres

Electricals Battery	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 2x110 A	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A

GVW	16200 Kg	16200 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	43+D	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	N/A

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade	N/A

Chassis Frame	All steel, ladder type	All steel ladder type, Bolted construction

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Rigid type

Rear Axle	Fully floating	N/A

Front Suspension	Independent air suspension Electronically controlled	Rubber ended leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)

Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Semi elliptical leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)

Anti Roll Bar	Front and rear axle	Yes

Tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	6200 mm	6200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	20.5 m	N/A

Ground Clearance	190 mm	N/A

Overall Length	12000 mm	12000 mm

Overall Width	2600 mm	N/A

Overall Height	3600 mm	N/A

Front Overhang	2620 mm	2400 mm

Rear Overhang	3210 mm	3400 mm

Front Track	2054 mm	1963 mm

Rear Track	1837 mm	1816 mm

Steering	Power Steering With steering lock	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Rigid

Instrument Cluster	Digital instrument cluster	Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	N/A

Sun Visor	Roll down type	N/A

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece, toughened	Single piece, toughened

Side Windows	Single piece, toughened	Single piece, toughened

Hatrack	Modular	Modular

Passenger Seat	Reclining without calf support	Reclining

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

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

Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes

Music System	Yes	Yes

Saloon Light	LED lights	N/A

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side luggage boot; 10 Cu.M luggage space	Side luggage boot; 8 Cu.M luggage space

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

Parking Brakes	Air operated acting on rear wheels	Flick Valve operated on rear wheels

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and rear axle	Yes

Seat Belts	Optional	N/A

Window Guardrail	NA	NA

Driver Area Partition	Fixed	N/A

Roof Hatch	Yes, 2 numbers	N/A

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	N/A

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	NA	N/A

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Optional

Retarder	Hydrodynamic retarder	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)