Honda Activa vs Honda Dio

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

Honda

Activa

From ₹76,358

Activa version

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Honda

Dio

From ₹71,085

Dio version

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Honda ActivaSTD · ₹76,358

Only differences

Honda DioDio STD · ₹71,085

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Activa: ₹76,358 Dio: ₹71,085 (ahead) Dio ₹5,273 cheaper

Braking Activa: Combined braking (CBS) Dio: Combined braking (CBS)

Mileage Activa: 59.5 kmpl (ahead) Dio: 50 kmpl Claimed

Power Activa: 7.84–7.99 PS Dio: 7.95 PS Torque 9.05 vs 9.03 Nm

Weight Activa: 106 kg Dio: 103 kg Seat height 765 vs 765 mm

Versions Activa: 4 (ahead) Dio: 2

Pick the Activa for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Dio for the lower price.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹76,358

₹71,085

On-road in

₹87,616

₹81,831

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,472 a month

₹1,375 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

7.84–7.99 PS

7.95 PS

Torque

9.05 Nm

9.03 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

59.5 kmpl

50 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

109.51 cc

Engine Type

4-Stroke, SI Engine, BS-VI OBD-2

4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP

Bore x Stroke

47.0 x 63.1 mm

Compression Ratio

10.0:1

Cooling

Fan Cooled

Gearbox

Automatic (CVT / V-Matic)

Automatic (V-Matic)

Clutch

Automatic Centrifugal Clutch

Drive Type

Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

130 mm Drum

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

130 mm Drum

ABS/CBS Type

Combi Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer

Wheel Type

Sheet Metal / Alloy (H-Smart)

Alloy (H-Smart) / Steel (STD)

Front Tyre Size

90/90-12 54J (Tubeless)

Rear Tyre Size

90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic Fork

Telescopic Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

3-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock

Frame Type

Underbone

Wheelbase

1,260 mm

Ground Clearance

162 mm

160 mm

Dimensions

Length

1,833 mm

1,808 mm

Width

697 mm

723 mm

Height

1,156 mm

1,150 mm

Seat Height

765 mm

Kerb Weight

106 kg

103 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

5.3 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Analogue (H-Smart Smart Key with keyless start)

Fully Digital Instrument Cluster (Deluxe/H-Smart)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

USB Charging

Optional USB

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Traction Control

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

LED Headlamp with DRL (DLX/H-Smart)

Full LED Headlamp with Position Lamp

Taillight

Bulb

Split LED Style Tail Lamp

Turn Indicators

Bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single Piece Long Seat

Single Piece Sporty Seat

Under-Seat Storage

18 Litres

Choice

Versions

4 versions

2 versions

Price range

₹76,358 – ₹91,482

₹71,085 – ₹83,512

Colours

8 colours

5 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, automatic

STD₹76,358 Dio STD₹71,085 Dio ₹5,273 less

On-road price in six cities

Activa STD against Dio Dio STD

City	Activa	Dio	Gap
Mumbai	₹89,906	₹83,963	Dio ₹5,943 less
Pune	₹89,906	₹83,963	Dio ₹5,943 less
New Delhi	₹87,616	₹81,831	Dio ₹5,785 less
Bengaluru	₹90,670	₹84,674	Dio ₹5,996 less
Chennai	₹89,143	₹83,253	Dio ₹5,890 less
Hyderabad	₹90,670	₹84,674	Dio ₹5,996 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 Activa or the Dio?

The Dio, by ₹5,273 on the versions compared here: Activa STD at ₹76,358 against Dio Dio STD at ₹71,085, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹87,616 against ₹81,831.

Which gives better mileage?

The Activa claims 59.5 kmpl against 50 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Activa STD makes 7.84–7.99 PS and 9.05 Nm and the Dio Dio STD makes 7.95 PS and 9.03 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,472 a month for the Activa and ₹1,375 for the Dio, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.