Compare Volvo 9400 12M vs Tata LP 913 CNG : Starbus AC 40 Seater

Seating Capacity	43+D	40+D (2x2)

Engine	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled	Tata 5.7 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Power	330 HP@2200 rpm	130 HP

Torque	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm	405 Nm@1250-1500 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	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled	Tata 5.7 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Sequential Gas Injection

Engine Displacement	7700 cc	5675 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	6

Engine Location	Rear	Front

Power	330 HP	130 HP@2500 rpm

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

Clutch		330 mm dia With clutch booster

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

Gearbox	Synchromesh	GBS 40, Synchromesh

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	CNG

Fuel Tank Capacity	450 Litres 2 tanks of 300+150 Litres	636 Litres

Electricals Battery	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 2x110 A	24V, 150 Ah

GVW	16200 Kg	9600 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	43+D	40+D (2x2)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Galvanized tubular structure

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

Floor Type	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade	Chequered flooring

Chassis Frame	All steel, ladder type	Ladder type with cross members

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

Rear Axle	Fully floating	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle

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

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

Anti Roll Bar	Front and rear axle	Front and Rear

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

Wheelbase	6200 mm	4920 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	20.5 m	17.5 m

Ground Clearance	190 mm	223 mm

Floor Height		930 mm

Overall Length	12000 mm	9300 mm

Overall Width	2600 mm	2200 mm

Overall Height	3600 mm	2900 mm

Front Overhang	2620 mm	1430 mm

Rear Overhang	3210 mm	2950 mm

Front Track	2054 mm	1665 mm

Rear Track	1837 mm	1660 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

Telematics		No

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	Yes

Sun Visor	Roll down type	Flap 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	Modular

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	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Yes	Available on each seat

Bell Switch		1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lights; Integrated in hatrack

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

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

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and rear axle	Front and Rear

Seat Belts	Optional	Flap type on front seats

Window Guardrail	NA	Yes

Guide Grab Rail		Yes

Driver Area Partition	Fixed	Partition with MS pipe

Door Alarm		Yes

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	NA	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Yes	No

Retarder	Hydrodynamic retarder	No