Compare Volvo 9400 13.8M vs Tata LP 909 CNG : Starbus Skool 40 / 50 Seater

Seating Capacity	51+D	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)

Engine	D11C 370 Turbocharged, Intercooled	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Power	370 HP@1600-1900 rpm	85 HP

Torque	1790 Nm@900-1400 rpm	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm

GVW (Kg)	22000 Kg	9400 Kg

	Tourist, Intercity	Schools and colleges

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

Service Interval		20,000 Km

Engine	D11C 370 Turbocharged, Intercooled	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Fuel Injection System	Unit injection	Sequential Gas Injection

Engine Displacement	10800 cc	3783 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	4

Engine Location	Rear	Front

Power	370 HP@1600-1900 rpm	85 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	1790 Nm@900-1400 rpm	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm

Clutch		280 mm dia

Transmission	12 speed (12F+4R) With automatic Gear changing system	5 speed manual (5F+1R)

Gearbox	I-Shift, AT2412D	GBS 27, Synchromesh

Max Speed	80 Kmph	84 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	CNG

Fuel Tank Capacity	600 Litres 2 tanks of 300+300 Litres	480 Litres

Electricals Battery	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 150 A	12V, 150 Ah 65 Amps

GVW	22000 Kg	9400 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2X2 3X2

Seating Capacity	51+D	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	One jack-knife type

Floor Type	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade	Chequered flooring

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

Axle Configuration	6x2	4x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

Rear Axle	Rigid type Additional tag axle	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, tag and rear axle	Front and Rear

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

Wheelbase	7650 mm	4920 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	21.3 m	17.5 m

Ground Clearance	209 mm	223 mm

Floor Height		930 mm

Overall Length	13800 mm	9300 mm

Overall Width	2600 mm	2200 mm

Overall Height	3600 mm	2870 mm

Front Overhang	2620 mm	1275 mm

Rear Overhang	2830 mm	2700 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	No

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	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	NA

Bottle Holder	Yes	Available on each seat

Bell Switch		1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side luggage boot; 10 Cu.M luggage space	No

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

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front, tag 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

Roof Hatch	Yes, 2 numbers	No

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	NA	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Provision

Tubeless Tyres	Yes	No

Retarder	Hydrodynamic retarder	No