Freightliner Cascadia vs Volvo FH16

The Volvo FH16 is the heavier machine, at 9.1 t against 8.2 t.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the Volvo FH16 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Freightliner Cascadia	Volvo FH16
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	9,095 kg

All specifications

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Differences only(34)

FigureFreightliner Cascadia Volvo FH16

Dimensions

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)2.946 mNot published

Sleeper roof optionsMid-Roof XT 48 in, 60 in, 72 in; Raised Roof 60 in, 72 inNot published

Max wheel cut50°up toNot published

Overall lengthNot published7.14 m

Overall widthNot published2.5 mcab width

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.436 m

Theoretical wheelbaseNot published4.285 m

Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.543 mincludes 50 mm front clearance

Front overhangNot published1.365 m

Tandem axle spacingNot published1.37 m

Rear overhangNot published0.805 m

Frame heightNot published1.111 munladen

Turning circleNot published15.1 mkerb to kerb; 16.5 m wall to wall

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

Cab height3.03 mday cab; heights exclude aero deviceNot published

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.6 m

Kerb weight8,200 kg9,095 kg

Gross vehicle weight26,000 kg6x4, Australia rating; 24 t New ZealandNot published

Engine

Engine modelDetroit Gen 5 DD13370-525 HP, 1,250-1,850 lb-ftVolvo D17A600 (standard; D17A700 / D17A780 optional)

Gross power370-525 HP600 hp

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ft3,000 Nm

EmissionsNot publishedEuro VI (SCR, EGR and particulate filter)

Transmission

TransmissionDetroit DT12 On-Highway Series 12-speed automated manual (DT12-HE, DT12-HL); Eaton Cummins Endurant 12-speedNot published

Front axleDetroit or Meritor 12k, 12.5k, 13.3k, 14.7k; Hendrickson Steertek NXT 12.5k, 13.3kNot published

Rear axleDetroit single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k; Meritor single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k, 46kNot published

GearboxNot publishedI-Shift AT3012 automated 12-speed

Rear axlesNot publishedRTS2370D single-reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 t

Weight

GVWNot published26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design

GCWNot published44,000 kgplated and design

Front axle loadNot published7,500 kg

Rear axle loadNot published19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design

Tyres

TyresNot published315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published330 L

AdBlue tankNot published64 L

Service intervals

Gearbox oil and filterNot published360,000 kmor every 3 years; I-Shift synthetic oil

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FH 16 6x4 Tractor - B/T Ride - N3, FH 64T 6L 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Freightliner CascadiaVolvo FH16Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.