Tata Ace Gold CNG vs Ashok Leyland Dost CNG Spec Comparison

Here is the latest Tata Ace Gold CNG vs Ashok Leyland Dost CNG spec comparison, Read on for details: 

The commercial vehicle sector has advanced into becoming one of the fastest-growing sectors in India. The reason behind it is quite simple. The manufacturers are now focusing more on providing fuel-efficient trucks without compromising their vehicles’ power and overall performance. Due to this, the demand for commercial vehicles among fleet owners and e-commerce companies is growing rapidly. 

Few such brand names that emerge instantly in our minds, and that are popular for their mini trucks with superior fuel efficiency and power are Tata Motors Limited, Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors and BharatBenz among others. These brands have contributed largely to the growth of the commercial vehicle sector of India. 

Speaking about Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland, even though they are the biggest contributors to the success of the CV sector in the country, they lock horns with each other in order to claim leadership in the commercial vehicle market. The biggest battle for leadership between these two brands is clearly visible through their leveraging products- the Tata Ace Gold CNG and Ashok Leyland Dost CNG. 

To know precisely how they contend with each other using these two trucks, it is necessary to conduct a comparison. In this regard, we present to you the Tata Ace Gold CNG vs Ashok Leyland Dost CNG spec comparison, Read on folks:  

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1. Powertrain:

The Tata Ace Gold CNG comes powered by a water-cooled, multipoint gas injection 694 cc CNG engine which has the capacity to deliver 19.4kW (26 hp) of maximum power at around 4000 rpm and 50 Nm of peak torque at around  2500 rpm, The engine of the truck is mated to a GBS 65-5/5.6, 6-speed manual transmission for offering utmost fuel efficiency. 

Vehicle	Tata Ace Gold CNG	Ashok Leyland Dost CNG
Engine	Water-cooled, multipoint gas injection 694 cc CNG engine	1.5 L, 3-Cylinder CNG, based BS6 engine
Gearbox	GBS 65-5/5.6, 6-speed manual	Fully synchronized 5-speed Manual Gearbox.
Max. Power	19.4kW (26 hp	33 kW  (45 hp)
Max. Torque	50 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: 

Next, let’s check out their braking system as well as suspension. The Tata Ace Gold CNG comes equipped with disc brakes in the front end while the rear houses drum brakes for superior braking performance. In terms of suspension, it gets parabolic leaf springs with Hydraulic, double-acting telescopic type suspension in the front and Semi - Elliptical leaf springs in the rear. 

Vehicle	Tata Ace Gold CNG	Ashok Leyland Dost CNG
Brakes	Heavy-duty disc brakes/drum brakes	vacuum-assisted hydraulic brakes with LSPV (Disc/Drum)
Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs with Hydraulic, double-acting telescopic type suspension	Rigid Suspension with Parabolic Leafs and a double acting Shock absorbers
Rear Suspension	Semi - Elliptical leaf springs with Hydraulic, double-acting telescopic type suspension	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. Weights and Dimensions:

The Tata Ace Gold CNG comes with a wheelbase of 2250 mm, load body dimensions rated 2520 mm x 1490 mm x 300 mm, tyres sized 145 R 12 LT 8 PR, a Gross Vehicles Weight of 1630 Kgs kg, maximum payload capacity of 640 Kgs and 70 litres fuel tank capacity.

Vehicle	Tata Ace Gold CNG	Ashok Leyland Dost CNG
Payload	640 Kgs	1208 Kgs
Wheelbase	2250 mm	2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 litres	120 litres
Tyres Size	145 R12LT 8 PR	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 Tata Ace Gold 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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