Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG vs Ashok Leyland Dost CNG

Here is a Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG vs Ashok Leyland Dost CNG spec comparison. Read on Guys: 

The market for commercial vehicles (CV) is expanding each day with newer products being added to the portfolio of CV manufacturers in India. The growth trend is closely related to the superior fuel efficiency and powertrain performance factor which CVs nowadays offer. It can be stated that better fuel efficiency and powertrain durability and reliability are factors which have resulted in the growth of the CV sector. 

This means that fuel efficiency is one such factor that customers are seeking from their trucks simply to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership and increase overall profitability through heavy-duty operations. Specifically speaking brands such as Maruti Suzuki commercial vehicles and Ashok Leyland are leaders in offering such performance. 

Their vehicles offer superior performance and fuel efficiency but since they are contenders in the race to attain leadership in the CV market, they lock horns with each other. The specific products from these brands which contend with each other are Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG and Ashok Leyland Dost CNG.

Today, let us take a look at how they contend with each other in terms of performance by considering a Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG vs Ashok Leyland Dost CNG spec comparison. Read on Folks: 

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1. Powertrain Details:

The Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG comes equipped with a Multi Point Fuel Injection G12B BS6 engine which is engineered to churn out 48kW of maximum power at 6000 rpm and 85 Nm of peak torque at 3000 rpm. Its engine is linked to a slick and smooth 5-speed manual gearbox for superior power delivery. 

Vehicle	Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG	Ashok Leyland Dost CNG
Engine	Multi-Point Fuel Injection G12B BS6 engine	1.5 L, 3-Cylinder CNG, based BS6 engine
Gearbox	5-speed manual gearbox	Fully synchronized 5-speed Manual Gearbox.
Max. Power	48kW	33 kW  (45 hp)
Max. Torque	85 Nm	105 Nm

On the other hand, the Ashok Leyland Dost CNG comes powered by a 1.5 L, 3-Cylinder CNG, based BS6 engine which is tuned to deliver 33 kW  (45 hp) at precisely 3300 rpm and 105 Nm of peak torque at around 1600 - 2400 rpm. The engine of this vehicle is linked to an efficient fully synchronized 5-speed Manual Gearbox. 

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2. Brakes and Suspension: 

The Super Carry CNG comes equipped with LSPV ventilated disc brakes in the front end while the rear houses drum brakes for maximum stopping power. In terms of suspension, it comes fitted with MacPherson Strut and Coil Springs in the front while the rear rolls with Leave springs and Rigid Axles. 

Vehicle	Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG	Ashok Leyland Dost CNG
Brakes	LSPV ventilated disc brakes/ drum brakes	vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes with LSPV (Disc/Drum)
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut and Coil Springs	Rigid Suspension with Parabolic Leafs and a double acting Shock absorbers
Rear Suspension	Leave springs and Rigid Axles.	Semi elliptic overslung suspension

Meanwhile, the Ashok Leyland Dost CNG comes equipped with powerful vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes with LSPV for superior braking performance. As for suspension, it gets fitted with a Rigid Suspension with Parabolic Leaf and a double acting Shock absorber in the front end while the rear houses Semi elliptic overslung suspension. 

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3. Dimensions:

The Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG comes with a wheelbase of 2110 mm, load body dimensions rated 2183 mm x 1488 mm x 300 mm, tyres sized 155 R13 LT8PR, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 1600 kgs, payload rated 625 kg and 70 litres CNG fuel tank capacity. 

Vehicle	Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG	Ashok Leyland Dost CNG
GVW	1600 kgs	2545 kgs
Wheelbase	2110 mm	2350 mm
CNG Tank Capacity	70 litres	120 litres
Tyres Size	155 R13 LT8PR	185 R14 LT, 8PR

On the other side, the Dost CNG comes with a wheelbase of 2350 mm, load body dimensions rated 2500 mm x 1620  mm x 440 mm, tyres sized 185 R14 LT, 8PR, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2545 kgs, payload rated 1208 kg and 120 litres CNG fuel tank capacity. 

Thus, this is the latest Maruti Suzuki Super Carry CNG vs Ashok Leyland Dost CNG spec comparison. Tell us which mini truck you like the most in the comment section below. 

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