Yamaha Aerox 155 vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,216 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Xoom 160 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Aerox 155 and 6.5/10 for the Xoom 160.
Category by category
Price
Xoom 160
The Xoom 160 starts ₹3,216 lower (₹1,43,048 against ₹1,46,264), about ₹100 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 claims 40.5 kmpl against 40 kmpl. That is roughly ₹864 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Aerox 155
Aerox 155 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 117 against 102 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Aerox 155
Aerox 155 adds traction control that the Xoom 160 does not have on any variant.
Features
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 gets turn-by-turn navigation and keyless start.
City manners
Aerox 155
Aerox 155 is 16.5 kg lighter and taller in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Aerox 155.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Aerox 155 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is performance-focused scooter buyers
- your priority is two-up highway rides
Buy the Xoom 160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Aerox 155 | Xoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,46,264 | ₹1,43,048 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,69,100 | ₹1,65,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,15,235 | ₹1,10,915 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,116 | ₹7,944 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,09,951 | ₹3,01,859 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaAerox 155 | Hero MotoCorpXoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,46,264 | ₹1,43,048 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,640 | ₹4,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | 156 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 14.8 bhp | 14.6 bhp |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 40 kmpl | 40.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 115 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 126 kg | 142.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.5 L | 7 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 787 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | 1980 mm | 1983 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 772 mm |
| Height | 1150 mm | 1214 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 140 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Unit swing | Dual Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/80-14 | 120/70-14 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-14 | 140/60-14 |
Aerox 155 vs Xoom 160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Aerox 155 or the Xoom 160?
- The Xoom 160 is cheaper by ₹3,216 at the base variant (₹1,43,048 against ₹1,46,264 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Aerox 155 or the Xoom 160?
- The Xoom 160 claims 40.5 kmpl against 40 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Aerox 155 and Xoom 160 in Delhi?
- About ₹3,600: roughly ₹1,69,100 for the Aerox 155 and ₹1,65,500 for the Xoom 160, 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 ₹3,09,951 for the Aerox 155 and ₹3,01,859 for the Xoom 160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xoom 160 comes out ₹8,092 ahead.
