Honda Dio vs TVS Zest 110

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

Honda Dio
TVS Zest 110

Honda

Dio

From ₹71,085

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TVS Motor

Zest 110

From ₹71,350

Full Zest 110 page Change
Honda DioDio STD · ₹71,085
TVS Zest 110Zest 110 Gloss · ₹71,350

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Dio: ₹71,085 (ahead) Zest 110: ₹71,350 Dio ₹265 cheaper
Braking Dio: Combined braking (CBS) Zest 110: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Dio: 50 kmpl Zest 110: 62 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Dio: 7.95 PS (ahead) Zest 110: 7.71 bhp Torque 9.03 vs 8.8 Nm
Weight Dio: 103 kg Zest 110: 103 kg Seat height 765 vs 760 mm
Versions Dio: 2 Zest 110: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Dio for the lower price and more power.

Pick the Zest 110 for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹71,085
₹71,350
On-road in
₹81,831
₹82,122
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,375 a month
₹1,380 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
7.95 PS
7.71 bhp
Torque
9.03 Nm
8.8 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
50 kmpl
62 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
109.51 cc
109.7 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
47.0 x 63.1 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Cooling
Fan Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
Automatic (V-Matic)
Automatic (CVT)
Clutch
Automatic Centrifugal Clutch
Not listed
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Combi Brake System (CBS) with Equalizer
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy (H-Smart) / Steel (STD)
Steel, 10-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
90/90-12 54J (Tubeless)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
90/100-10 53J (Tubeless)
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
SBT
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Front Suspension
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
3-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock
Coil spring with hydraulic dampers
Frame Type
Underbone
Duplex tubular frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,260 mm
1,250 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
160 mm
150 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1,808 mm
1,770 mm
Width (mm)
723 mm
660 mm
Height (mm)
1,150 mm
1,139 mm
Seat Height (mm)
765 mm
760 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
103 kg
103 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
5.3 Litres
5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital Instrument Cluster (Deluxe/H-Smart)
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional USB
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Start Type
Not listed
Self start

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Position Lamp
Halogen bulb, with DRL
Taillight
Split LED Style Tail Lamp
LED
Turn Indicators
Bulb
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single Piece Sporty Seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
18 Litres
19 litres
Front Storage Box
Not listed
Yes
Helmet Hooks
Not listed
1

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹71,085 – ₹83,512
₹71,350 – ₹77,650
Colours
5 colours
8 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

Dio STD₹71,085 Zest 110 Gloss₹71,350 Zest 110 ₹265 more

On-road price in six cities

Dio Dio STD against Zest 110 Zest 110 Gloss

CityDioZest 110Gap
Mumbai₹83,963₹84,263Dio ₹300 less
Pune₹83,963₹84,263Dio ₹300 less
New Delhi₹81,831₹82,122Dio ₹291 less
Bengaluru₹84,674₹84,976Dio ₹302 less
Chennai₹83,253₹83,549Dio ₹296 less
Hyderabad₹84,674₹84,976Dio ₹302 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 Dio or the Zest 110?

The Dio, by ₹265 on the versions compared here: Dio Dio STD at ₹71,085 against Zest 110 Zest 110 Gloss at ₹71,350, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹81,831 against ₹82,122.

Which gives better mileage?

The Zest 110 claims 62 kmpl against 50 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Dio Dio STD makes 7.95 PS and 9.03 Nm and the Zest 110 Zest 110 Gloss makes 7.71 bhp and 8.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,375 a month for the Dio and ₹1,380 for the Zest 110, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

Dio vs Xoom 110 From ₹71,085 and ₹74,321 Dio vs Fascino 125 From ₹71,085 and ₹78,980 Dio vs Avenis 125 From ₹71,085 and ₹90,493 Zest 110 vs Destini Prime From ₹71,350 and ₹74,710 Zest 110 vs Fascino 125 From ₹71,350 and ₹78,980 Zest 110 vs Avenis 125 From ₹71,350 and ₹90,493
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