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Hero Xoom 160 vs Vespa Qala

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hero Xoom 160
Vespa Qala

Hero MotoCorp

Xoom 160

From ₹1.43 Lakh

Vespa

Qala

From ₹1.82 Lakh

Hero Xoom 160Xoom 160 · ₹1.43 Lakh
Vespa QalaQala 125 · ₹1.82 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xoom 160: ₹1.43 Lakh (ahead) Qala: ₹1.82 Lakh Xoom 160 ₹38,791 cheaper
Braking Xoom 160: Single-channel ABS Qala: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Xoom 160: 40 kmpl (ahead) Qala: 37.5 kmpl Claimed
Power Xoom 160: 14.6 bhp (ahead) Qala: 9.51 PS
Weight Xoom 160: 141 kg Qala: 115 kg Seat height 785 vs 770 mm
Versions Xoom 160: 1 Qala: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Xoom 160 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Qala for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.82 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.65 Lakh
₹2.04 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,769 a month
₹3,425 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
14.6 bhp
9.51 PS
Torque
Not listed
10.1 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
40 kmpl
37.5 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
156 cc
124.45 cc / 149.5 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 3-Valve, Air-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
58.0 mm x 59.0 mm
52.0 mm x 58.6 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.2:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Forced Air Cooled
Gearbox
Variomatic Drive (CVT)
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Clutch
Dry Centrifugal Clutch
Automatic Centrifugal Dry Clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm
Disc, 200 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 190 mm
Drum, 140 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS (150) / CBS (125)
Wheel Type
14-inch Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Machine-Cut Diamond Finish Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
120/70-14 Tubeless (Block-pattern dual-purpose)
110/70-11 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-14 Tubeless (Block-pattern dual-purpose)
120/70-10 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Forks (33 mm)
Single-Sided Aircraft Link Arm Hydraulic Damper
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas-charged Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic Shock Absorber (Preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Underbone Spine Chassis with central fuel spine
Steel Monocoque Full-Metal Chassis
Wheelbase
1360 mm
1290 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
155 mm

Dimensions

Length
1980 mm
1770 mm
Width
765 mm
690 mm
Height
1280 mm
1140 mm
Seat Height
785 mm
770 mm
Kerb Weight
141 kg
115 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.5 L (Reserve 1.5 L)
7.4 L (Reserve 1.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Screen with Bluetooth Connectivity
Semi-digital LCD Console with bespoke artisan graphics
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Call, SMS, music alerts)
No
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB charging port in front fairing)
Yes (USB charging socket)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Keyless Ignition
Yes (Smart Key system with remote seat opening, smart find)
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Twin Projector Full LED Headlamps with aggressive beak and DRLs
Full LED Round Headlamp with DRL
Taillight
LED Taillamp
LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Incandescent

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped maxi-scooter seat with lumbar support
Artisan stitched genuine leather seat
Under-Seat Storage
~25 Litres (fits full-face helmet, with boot lamp)
~17 Litres + Front Storage Pocket

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.82 Lakh – ₹1.95 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
1 colour

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, automatic

Xoom 160₹1.43 Lakh Qala 125₹1.82 Lakh Qala ₹38,791 more

On-road price in six cities

Xoom 160 Xoom 160 against Qala Qala 125

CityXoom 160QalaGap
Mumbai₹1.69 Lakh₹2.09 LakhXoom 160 ₹40,204 less
Pune₹1.69 Lakh₹2.09 LakhXoom 160 ₹40,204 less
New Delhi₹1.65 Lakh₹2.04 LakhXoom 160 ₹39,040 less
Bengaluru₹1.79 Lakh₹2.22 LakhXoom 160 ₹42,919 less
Chennai₹1.71 Lakh₹2.11 LakhXoom 160 ₹40,592 less
Hyderabad₹1.75 Lakh₹2.17 LakhXoom 160 ₹41,755 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 Xoom 160 or the Qala?

The Xoom 160, by ₹38,791 on the versions compared here: Xoom 160 Xoom 160 at ₹1.43 Lakh against Qala Qala 125 at ₹1.82 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.65 Lakh against ₹2.04 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xoom 160 claims 40 kmpl against 37.5 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Xoom 160 Xoom 160 makes 14.6 bhp and the Qala Qala 125 makes 9.51 PS and 10.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,769 a month for the Xoom 160 and ₹3,425 for the Qala, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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