Material Composition | Cabin interior durability & aesthetics | Industry: Plastic (10mm, ASTM D638) ▲ Our Base: Wood (18mm birch, EN 314-1) ▲ Our Advanced: Composite (20mm, ISO 179) | ▲▲ Advanced: 50% higher impact resistance (ISO 179) vs plastic; Base: 25% lighter than metal (▲) | Plastic lacks aesthetics; Wood requires IPX4 moisture protection (▲); Composite costs 30% higher |
Compatibility | OEM fitment for Volvo models | Industry: Generic (no OEM certification) ▲ Our Base/Advanced: Certified for Volvo VOE codes (1675922, 20879330) | ▲▲ Direct OEM fitment reduces installation errors (▲); Avoids mismatch risks (▲) | Limited to Volvo models only; No backward compatibility with older models (▲) |
Durability | Harsh environmental exposure | Industry: 500-hour UV resistance ▲ Base: 1,000-hour (ASTM G154) ▲ Advanced: 2,000-hour (ISO 105-B02) | ▲▲ Advanced: 4× longer lifespan in sun-exposed areas (▲); Base: 2× better than plastic (▲) | Wood may warp in extreme humidity (▲); Advanced requires periodic sealant (▲) |
Weight | Ease of installation | Industry: 5.2 kg (steel) ▲ Base: 3.8 kg (wood) ▲ Advanced: 4.1 kg (composite) | ▲▲ Base: 27% lighter for manual handling (▲); Advanced: 20% sturdier than wood (▲) | Composite adds 8% weight vs wood (▲); Steel is costlier but more rigid (▲) |
Sustainability | Eco-friendly requirements | Industry: Non-recyclable plastic ▲ Base: FSC-certified wood (▲) ▲ Advanced: Recycled composite (ISO 14021) | ▲▲ Advanced: 80% recycled content (▲); Base: Carbon-neutral production (▲) | Wood requires more frequent replacement (▲); Composite recycling infrastructure limited (▲) |
Noise Reduction | Cab soundproofing | Industry: 25 dB ▲ Base: 32 dB (ASTM E90) ▲ Advanced: 38 dB (ISO 140-4) | ▲▲ Advanced: Quieter than highway traffic (▲); Base: 28% better than plastic (▲) | Wood absorbs low frequencies only (▲); Advanced adds 15% thickness (space tradeoff) |