(01 Feb 2015, 11:43 am)Dan wrote Can't understand that one, either! I've used both, and they're exactly the same...
The EcoCitys may be slightly more worn than the Pulsars on the 7 (with them being older), but that's about it...
Agree about the seating on 4812/13 though - far superior to any other seating on buses in the North East in my opinion. Closely followed by the seating on GNE's Merc Citaros.
Interior shot of Arriva North East's 4810, MAN EcoCity by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
Arriva North East: 4812 / WX61FXO by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
I have no idea why I think this either, then again I came to think this after spending an hour and a half on the X21/21 home one evening.
Don't think the EcoCity's seats are really worn as I don't think they are used on a night and only a limited number are used on Sundays on the 5/19 and 21 if a branded example is off.
4812/4813 are brilliant seats for the 21/X21 and 4814's are good too.