Honda Activa vs Honda Dio 125

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Honda Activa or Honda Dio 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Activa and Dio 125. Honda Activa Price starts at Rs.76,234 (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Dio 125 Price starts at Rs.83,400 (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Activa is 1 cylinder, 109 cc Engine can generate 7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Honda Dio 125 is a N/A cylinder, 123 cc Engine can generate 8.16 bhp @ 6250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Activa provides a mileage of 45 kmpl (base model), and Dio 125 has a range of 254.4km/charge (base model). Honda Activa is available in 9 colours & 8 variants whereas Honda Dio 125 is available in 7 colours & 5 variants.

Activa vs Dio 125

Key Highlights	Honda Activa	Honda Dio 125
Price	Rs.76,234	Rs.83,400
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	123.92 cc
Power	7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm	8.16 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Mileage/Range	45 kmpl	254.4 km/charge

Honda Activa

STD

Rs. 76,234

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Honda Dio 125

STD

Rs. 83,400

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.22 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Activa specifications	Dio 125 specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	STD	STD	Plus
On Road Price	85,611 Price Breakup	93,658 Price Breakup	1.27 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 1268 Reviews	4.5 24 Reviews	3.5 35 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5.3 Litres	-
Engine Displacement	109.51 cc	123.92 cc	-

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Activa Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Dio 125 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size	10	10	-
Wheel Type	Steel	Alloy	Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1	Yes
Front Wheel Size	12	12	-
Calliper Type	No	-	Front - 2 Piston Caliper
Braking System	CBS	CBS	CBS
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	-
Rear Suspension	3 Step Adjustable Suspension	3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic	-
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/90 - 12	-
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 10	90/100 - 10	-
Front Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	-	-
Rear Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size Spare	No	-	-

Instrumentation

Activa Instrumentation	Dio 125 Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display	-	-	Yes
Riding Modes Switch	-	-	Yes
Fuel level guage	Yes	-	-
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Body & Suspension

Activa Body & Suspension	Dio 125 Body & Suspension	V1 Body & Suspension
Colors	Activa Colours	Dio 125 Colours	V1 Colours
Images	Activa Images	Dio 125 Images	V1 Images
Frame Type	Under bone	Underbone	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Activa Engine & Transmission	Dio 125 Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	123.92 cc	-
Engine Type	Fan Cooled & 4 Stroke & SI Engine	4 stroke& SI Engine	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	-	-
No. of valves per cylinder	2	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	0.036 kwh	0.036 kwh	3.44 kwh
Battery Type	Maintenance Free	-	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	-	-	5 Hours 15 Minutes
Fast Charging	-	-	Yes
Range	-	254.4 km/charge	-
Top Speed	85 kmph	85 kmph	80 kmph
Max Torque	8.90 Nm @ 5500 rpm	10.4 Nm @ 5000 rpm	25 Nm
Max Power	7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm	8.16 bhp @ 6250 rpm	6000 W
Fuelling	PGM-FI	-	-
Cooling type	Air Cooled	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Activa Comfort & Convenience	Dio 125 Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes	No	No	Eco& Ride and Sports
Low Battery Indicator	-	1	Yes
Geo Fencing	-	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	-	1	-
Call/SMS Alerts	-	-	Yes
Average Speed Indicator	-	-	Yes
Pillion Footrest	1	1	Yes
Under Seat Storage	18 ltr	Yes	26 ltr
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-	-
Engine Kill Switch	yes	-	-
Console Type	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Seat Style	Single Seat	Single	Single
Shutter Lock	Yes	-	-
Start Type	Kick and Electric	Kick and Electric	Push Button Start

Safety

Activa Safety	Dio 125 Safety	V1 Safety
Hazard Warning Switch	-	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1	Yes
Brake Assist	No	-	-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Power Modes	No	-	-
Slipper Clutch	No	-	-
Traction Control System	No	-	-

Dimensions & Capacity

Activa Dimensions & Capacity	Dio 125 Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1833 mm	1830 mm	-
Width	697 mm	707 mm	-
Height	1156 mm	1172 mm	-
Wheelbase	1260 mm	1260 mm	1031 mm
Ground Clearance	162 mm	171 mm	155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5.3 Litres	-
Engine Oil Capacity	0.7 Litres	1 Litres	-
Body Type	-	-	Electric Scooter
Unladden/Kerb Weight	106 kg	104 kg	124 kg
Seat Height	692 mm	708 mm	780 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Activa Entertainment & Communication	Dio 125 Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	No	-	OTA enabled 7 inch TFT with Touch

Pros & Cons

Activa Pros & Cons	Dio 125 Pros & Cons	V1 Pros & Cons
Pros	Super refined engine performance with good fuel economy Honda’s service network is assuring Best resale value in its segment Reliable and easy-to-fix mechanism		Feels well made, strong build quality Removable batteries a big boon Feature loaded including removable rear seat Hero's unbeatable network in India Vida owners can use Ather's grid network for charging
Cons	Ride quality is not as comfy as rivals Lacks modern features like a digital screen Absence of disc brakes even as an option		Limited top speed of just 82 km/h Not as quick as Ola S1 Pro, range is also lower on the Vida Slightly on the pricier side

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Comfort & Convenience

Honda Activa has features like Shutter Lock, Distance to Empty Indicator and Honda Dio 125, on the other hand, has Under Seat Storage.

Dimensions

Honda Activa has a 5.3 Litres fuel tank with 1156 mm seat height. Honda Dio 125 has 1172 mm seat height and 5.3 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Activa
₹ 76,234 - ₹ 82,734*
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₹ 79,806 - ₹ 88,979*
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₹ 76,234 - ₹ 82,734*
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₹ 76,234 - ₹ 82,734*
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₹ 76,234 - ₹ 82,734*
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₹ 71,213 - ₹ 83,113*
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Activa
₹ 76,234 - ₹ 82,734*
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₹ 70,211 - ₹ 77,712*
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Honda Activa and Honda Dio 125 and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Activa Review
Dio 125 Review
V1 Review

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  Vfg
  30 Days ago
  Review for Honda Activa
  5.0
  Best scooty to go for. What a comfortable scooty to go for. This is best scooty you can purchase. What a storage it has. A lot of items can be stored.
  Likes (1)
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  Dachipally jashwanth
  2 Month ago
  Review for Honda Activa
  3.8
  The scooter is ok but has less mileage, however maintenance is low as compared to other scooters. Best for local usage and is also used for heavy-duty pickup. Very nice bike and can be afforded by everyone.
  Likes (9)
- A
  Amit
  2 Month ago
  Review for Honda Activa
  3.0
  Very nice. Good scooter. Good mileage. Very useful for daily commuters. Good handling and storage is also good. Nice scooter. I like it very very much and I am very happy with this scooter.
  Likes (8)
- R
  Renu
  2 Month ago
  Review for Honda Activa
  3.8
  Scooter was smooth and easy to ride. The scooter has great balance and is very fun to ride. Nice look.
  Likes (10)
- Kc
  Kittu chauhan
  2 Month ago
  Review for Honda Activa
  5.0
  Superb ride and milage all over, very good, best model of Honda and top choice this time is the Honda Activa and favorite is metallic green color
  Likes (6)

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Honda Activa and Honda Dio 125 FAQs

What is the on-road price of Honda Activa?

The on-road price of Honda Activa is Rs. 85,611 in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Honda Dio 125?

The on-road price of Honda Dio 125 is Rs. 93,658 in New Delhi.

Honda Activa vs Honda Dio 125

Activa vs Dio 125

Specifications Overview

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Instrumentation

Body & Suspension

Engine & Transmission

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Entertainment & Communication

Pros & Cons

Which Scooter Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Honda Activa and Honda Dio 125

Comfort & Convenience

Dimensions

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