Hero Passion Plus vs TVS Star City Plus

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Hero Passion Plus
TVS Star City Plus

Hero MotoCorp

Passion Plus

From ₹80,328

Full Passion Plus page Change

TVS Motor

Star City Plus

From ₹72,500

Full Star City Plus page Change
Hero Passion PlusPassion Plus Million Edition · ₹80,574
TVS Star City PlusStar City Plus Disc · ₹75,200

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Passion Plus: ₹80,574 Star City Plus: ₹75,200 (ahead) Star City Plus ₹5,374 cheaper
Braking Passion Plus: Not listed Star City Plus: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Passion Plus: 71 kmpl Star City Plus: 83–86 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Passion Plus: Not published Star City Plus: 8.08 bhp
Weight Passion Plus: 115 kg Star City Plus: 115 kg Seat height 790 vs 785 mm
Versions Passion Plus: 3 (ahead) Star City Plus: 2

Pick the Passion Plus for more versions.

Pick the Star City Plus for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹80,574
₹75,200
On-road in
₹92,241
₹86,345
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,550 a month
₹1,451 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
Not listed
8.08 bhp
Torque
Not listed
8.7 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
71 kmpl
83–86 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
97.2 cc
109.7 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, xSens FI
Single cylinder, air-cooled, Eco-Thrust fuel injection
Bore x Stroke
50.0 mm x 49.5 mm
53.5 mm x 48.8 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
4 Speed Manual (All Down / 4 Down)
4-speed manual
Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive (Enclosed chain case)
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm (Drum/Million Edition variants); Disc (Disc variant)
Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
80/100-18 Tubeless
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
SBT
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Telescopic, oil damped
Rear Suspension
Twin Hydraulic Shock Absorbers (Preload adjustable)
5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber
Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle Frame
Single cradle tubular frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1235 mm
1,260 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
168 mm
172 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1982 mm
1,984 mm
Width (mm)
770 mm
750 mm
Height (mm)
1087 mm
1,080 mm
Seat Height (mm)
790 mm
785 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
115 kg
115 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
11.0 L (Reserve 1.5 L)
10 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Semi-digital Instrument Console, Analogue Speedometer with LCD inset (Drum/Million Edition variants); Full Digital Console (Disc variant, updated Jun 2026)
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge, econometer
Bluetooth Connectivity
No (Drum/Million Edition); Yes, call/SMS alerts (Disc variant, added Jun 2026)
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (Handlebar-mounted mobile charging port)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Start Type
Not listed
Self start
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Halogen Multi-reflector (35W/35W) with triangular cowl (Drum/Million Edition variants); LED Projector Headlamp (Disc variant, updated Jun 2026, per Hero MotoCorp "a first in the segment")
LED
Taillight
Bulb / Incandescent
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Incandescent
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece plush commuter seat
Standard, with pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (+ Utility side box)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
3 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹80,328 – ₹84,128
₹72,500 – ₹75,200
Colours
8 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Passion Plus Drum₹80,328 Star City Plus Disc₹75,200 Star City Plus ₹5,128 less Passion Plus Million Edition₹80,574 Star City Plus Disc₹75,200 Star City Plus ₹5,374 less

On-road price in six cities

Passion Plus Passion Plus Million Edition against Star City Plus Star City Plus Disc

CityPassion PlusStar City PlusGap
Mumbai₹93,852₹88,601Star City Plus ₹5,251 less
Pune₹93,852₹88,601Star City Plus ₹5,251 less
New Delhi₹92,241₹86,345Star City Plus ₹5,896 less
Bengaluru₹95,464₹89,353Star City Plus ₹6,111 less
Chennai₹93,852₹87,849Star City Plus ₹6,003 less
Hyderabad₹95,464₹89,353Star City Plus ₹6,111 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Passion Plus or the Star City Plus?

The Star City Plus, by ₹5,374 on the versions compared here: Passion Plus Passion Plus Million Edition at ₹80,574 against Star City Plus Star City Plus Disc at ₹75,200, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹92,241 against ₹86,345.

Which gives better mileage?

The Star City Plus claims 83–86 kmpl against 71 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,550 a month for the Passion Plus and ₹1,451 for the Star City Plus, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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