Honda Activa 6G vs Honda Dio
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Activa 6G and Honda Dio are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,180 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Dio
The Dio starts ₹5,180 lower (₹74,820 against ₹80,000), about ₹170 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Dio
Dio claims 48 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹609 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Activa 6G
Activa 6G makes 0.0 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Activa 6G
Activa 6G gets external fuel filler, led headlamp, keyless start and alloy wheels and 1 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Dio if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is short city commutes
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Activa 6G | Dio |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹74,820 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹92,800 | ₹87,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹96,450 | ₹93,405 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,456 | ₹4,180 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,11,206 | ₹2,02,185 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaActiva 6G | HondaDio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹74,820 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹2,370 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.5 cc | 109.5 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve, eSP | 1 Cylinder, Fan Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 7.8 bhp | 7.8 bhp |
| Torque | 8.8 Nm | 9.0 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 kmpl | 48 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled, fan | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 83 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 106 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | — | 1808 mm |
| Width | — | 677 mm |
| Height | — | 1151 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 18 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Suspension |
| Rear suspension | 3-step adjustable spring | Unit Swing |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 90/100-10 |
Activa 6G vs Dio: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Activa 6G or the Dio?
- The Dio is cheaper by ₹5,180 at the base variant (₹74,820 against ₹80,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Activa 6G or the Dio?
- The Dio claims 48 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Activa 6G and Dio in Delhi?
- About ₹5,700: roughly ₹92,800 for the Activa 6G and ₹87,100 for the Dio, 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 ₹2,11,206 for the Activa 6G and ₹2,02,185 for the Dio, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Dio comes out ₹9,021 ahead.
