Compare Volvo 9400 14.5M vs Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 221 HP

Seating Capacity	55+D	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Engine	D11C 410 Turbocharged, Intercooled	H Series CRS SCR Technology

Power	410 HP@1600-1900 rpm	221 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	1900 Nm@900-1400 rpm	800 Nm@1400-2100 rpm

GVW (Kg)	22000 Kg	16200 Kg

Suitable Applications	Tourist, Intercity

Engine	D11C 410 Turbocharged, Intercooled	H Series CRS SCR Technology

Fuel Injection System	Unit injection	Common rail

Engine Displacement	10800 cc	5660 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	6

Engine Location	Rear	Front

Power	410 HP	221 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	1900 Nm@900-1400 rpm	800 Nm@1400-2100 rpm

Transmission	12 speed (12F+4R) With automatic Gear changing system	6 speed manual (6F+1R)

Gearbox	I-Shift, AT2412D	Synchromesh

Gradeability	53.30%

Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	600 Litres 2 tanks of 300+300 Litres	350 Litres Ad-blue tank: 40 Litres

Electricals Battery	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 150 A	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A

GVW	22000 Kg	16200 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	55+D	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade

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

Axle Configuration	6x2	4x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Rigid type

Rear Axle	Rigid type Additional tag axle

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, tag and rear axle	Yes

Tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 8+1 tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	8350 mm	6200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	23.1 m

Ground Clearance	209 mm

Overall Length	14500 mm	12000 mm

Overall Width	2600 mm

Overall Height	3600 mm

Front Overhang	2620 mm	2400 mm

Rear Overhang	2830 mm	3400 mm

Front Track	2054 mm	1963 mm

Rear Track	1837 mm	1816 mm

Steering	Power Steering With steering lock	Rigid

Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Analog With LED display

Instrument Cluster	Digital instrument cluster	No

Automatic Transmission	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes

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, 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

Mobile Charging Point	1 at each seat	Yes

Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes

Music System	Yes	Yes

Saloon Light	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side luggage boot; 10 Cu.M luggage space	Side and rear 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, tag and rear axle	Yes

Seat Belts	Optional

Window Guardrail	NA	NA

Driver Area Partition	Fixed

Roof Hatch	Yes, 2 numbers

Fire Extinguisher	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	NA

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Optional

Retarder	Hydrodynamic retarder	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)