Honda Dio vs Honda Activa

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Honda Dio or Honda Activa? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Dio and Activa. Honda Dio Price starts at Rs.70,211 (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Activa Price starts at Rs.76,684 (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Dio is 1 cylinder, 109 cc Engine can generate 7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Honda Activa is a 1 cylinder, 109 cc Engine can generate 7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Dio provides a mileage of 48 kmpl (base model), and Activa has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Dio is available in 1 colours & 6 variants whereas Honda Activa is available in 5 colours & 8 variants.

Dio vs Activa

Key Highlights	Honda Dio	Honda Activa
Price	Rs.70,211	Rs.76,684
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	109.51 cc
Power	7.75 bhp @ 8000 rpm	7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range	48 kmpl	N/A km/charge

Honda Dio

STD

Rs. 70,211

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Honda Activa

STD

Rs. 76,684

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Dio specifications	Activa specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	STD	STD	Plus
On Road Price	78,847 Price Breakup	86,116 Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 452 Reviews	4.1 1279 Reviews	3.5 35 Reviews
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5.3 Litres	-
Engine Displacement	109.51 cc	109.51 cc	-

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Dio Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Activa Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	CBS	CBS
Calliper Type	No	No	Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size	130	130	-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	22	22	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	22	22	-
Front Wheel Size	12	12	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	Yes	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36	36	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29	29	-
Rear Wheel Size	10	10	12
Wheel Type	Sheet Metal	Sheet Metal	Alloy
Front Suspension	TelescopiSuspension	TelescopiSuspension	TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension	Unit Swing	3 Step Adjustable Suspension	MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/90 - 12	-

Instrumentation

Dio Instrumentation	Activa Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	No	No	Yes
Touch Screen Display	No	No	Yes
Fuel level guage	Yes	Yes	-
Gear Indicator	No	No	-
Tachometer	No	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Exterior

Dio Exterior	Activa Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	No	Yes
LED headlight	No	No	Yes

Warranty

Dio Warranty	Activa Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years or 36000 km	3 Years or 36000 km	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Dio Engine & Transmission	Activa Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	Automatic	-
Ignition	CDi	-	-
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder	-
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	109.51 cc	-
Engine Type	Fan Cooled & 4 Stroke & SI Engine	Fan Cooled & 4 Stroke & SI Engine	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	1	-
No. of valves per cylinder	2	2	-
Transmission Type	CVT	CVT	Automatic
Battery Capacity	0.036 kwh	0.036 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	-	-	5.15 hr
Fast Charging	-	-	Yes
Range	-	-	100 km/charge
Top Speed	83 kmph	85 kmph	80 kmph
Bore x Stroke	47 mm x 63.1 mm	47 mm x 63.12 mm	-

Comfort & Convenience

Dio Comfort & Convenience	Activa Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	No	No
Geo Fencing	No	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes	-
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	No	No	3
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No	-
Under Seat Storage	Yes	18	26
GPS & Navigation	No	No	Yes
Console Type	Analogue	Analogue	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	No	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes	Yes

Safety

Dio Safety	Activa Safety	V1 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	No	No	Yes
Radial Tyres	No	No	No
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	CBS	CBS	CBS
Power Modes	No	No	3
Slipper Clutch	Automatic	Automatic	-
Traction Control System	No	No	-

Dimensions & Capacity

Dio Dimensions & Capacity	Activa Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1808 mm	1833 mm	-
Width	723 mm	697 mm	-
Height	1150 mm	1156 mm	-
Wheelbase	1260 mm	1260 mm	1301 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	162 mm	155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	5.3 Litres	-
Engine Oil Capacity	1 Litres	0.7 Litres	-
Body Type	Scooter	-	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	765 mm	692 mm	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	103 kg	106 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Dio Entertainment & Communication	Activa Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	No	No	Yes

Pros & Cons

Dio Pros & Cons	Activa Pros & Cons	V1 Pros & Cons
Pros	Has a well-developed service network Is simple to maintain It provides decent mileage	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	Alloy wheels aren't included Better brakes might be installed The front suspension is out of date	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

Detailed Comparison of Honda Dio and Honda Activa

Safety

Dio comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On). Activa has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Dio has features like Low Oil Indicator, Front Storage Box, Service Reminder Indicator, Under Seat Storage, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Honda Activa, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Shutter Lock, Engine Kill Switch.

Dimensions

Honda Dio has a 5.3 Litres fuel tank with 1150 mm seat height. Honda Activa has 1156 mm seat height and 5.3 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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₹ 70,211 - ₹ 78,162*
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Honda Dio and Honda Activa and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

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V1 Review

- PG
  Promit Ghosh
  18 Jul 2024
  3.4
  This is a good scooter but the main problem is with its suspension and poor mileage. Overall, its design is pretty good and maintenance cost is not too much.
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  Mukesh
  1 Month ago
  3.8
  This scooter is well good enough and best part of its mileage. It gives me an 50kmpl thats what i liked the most in this scooty. When we talk about comfort its so good.
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  Manjunath
  2 Month ago
  4.6
  Amazing scooter smooth engine with smooth drive performance is best for highway roads. Amazing scooter smooth engine with battery capacity is best and it's comfort to adults and childrens .
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  Murali
  4 Month ago
  4.2
  Very good in style and mileage very nice on Indian roads, good built quality go for it. Stylish look impressive better choice in the range students can avail this for .
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- K
  Keerthana
  4 Month ago
  5.0
  Good quality, comfortable ride convenience in road zone and make u stress relief in mileage it's a option to choose a colors which we convenient Honda is best company nice.
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  Likes (1)

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Honda Dio and Honda Activa FAQs

What is the on-road price of Honda Dio?

The on-road price of Honda Dio is Rs. 78,847 in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Honda Activa?

The on-road price of Honda Activa is Rs. 86,116 in New Delhi.

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Dio vs Activa

Specifications Overview

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Instrumentation

Exterior

Warranty

Body & Suspension

Engine & Transmission

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Entertainment & Communication

Pros & Cons

Detailed Comparison of Honda Dio and Honda Activa

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Dimensions

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