Ather Energy 450X vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ather Energy 450X and Hero MotoCorp Xoom are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 450X costs ₹61,697 more than the Xoom, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 79% extra.
The 450X takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the 450X and 6/10 for the Xoom.
Category by category
Price
Xoom
The Xoom starts ₹61,697 lower (₹78,303 against ₹1,40,000), about ₹1,960 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
450X
The 450X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
450X
450X adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Xoom does not have on any variant.
Features
450X
450X gets regenerative braking, companion app, over-the-air updates and hill hold and 4 more items.
Warranty
Xoom
Xoom comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the 450X.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 450X if
- your priority is ride quality over range
- your priority is premium buyers
Buy the Xoom if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is style-conscious commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 450X | Xoom |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹78,303 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,46,900 | ₹90,900 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,390 | ₹99,700 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,052 | ₹4,364 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,74,342 | ₹2,12,464 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ather Energy450X | Hero MotoCorpXoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,40,000 | ₹78,303 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,440 | ₹2,480 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 110.9 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Belt drive, PMSM motor | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 161 km | — |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 87 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 111 kg | 108 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 5.2 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1296 mm | 1300 mm |
| Length | — | 1881 mm |
| Width | — | 717 mm |
| Height | — | 1118 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 22 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS with regen | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 100/80-12 |
450X vs Xoom: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 450X or the Xoom?
- The Xoom is cheaper by ₹61,697 at the base variant (₹78,303 against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 450X and Xoom in Delhi?
- About ₹56,000: roughly ₹1,46,900 for the 450X and ₹90,900 for the Xoom, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,74,342 for the 450X and ₹2,12,464 for the Xoom, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The 450X comes out ₹38,122 ahead.
