Suzuki Avenis 125 vs Honda Dio 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Suzuki Avenis 125 and Honda Dio 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,245 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Avenis 125 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Avenis 125 and 6/10 for the Dio 125.
Category by category
Price
Avenis 125
The Avenis 125 starts ₹1,245 lower (₹93,011 against ₹94,256), about ₹40 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 claims 49.6 kmpl against 47 kmpl. That is roughly ₹787 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Avenis 125
Avenis 125 makes 0.4 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Warranty
Dio 125
Dio 125 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Avenis 125.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Avenis 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is style-conscious commuting
- your priority is first sporty scooter
Buy the Dio 125 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is style-conscious commuters
- your priority is college and office runs
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Avenis 125 | Dio 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹93,011 | ₹94,256 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,07,100 | ₹1,08,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹91,475 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,140 | ₹5,204 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,21,215 | ₹2,26,514 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | SuzukiAvenis 125 | HondaDio 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹93,011 | ₹94,256 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,950 | ₹2,990 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.3 cc | 123.9 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 8.6 bhp | 8.2 bhp |
| Torque | 10 Nm | 10.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 49.6 kmpl | 47 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 105 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.2 L | 5.3 L |
| Seat height | 780 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 171 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1265 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | 1895 mm | 1830 mm |
| Width | 710 mm | 707 mm |
| Height | 1175 mm | 1172 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Suspension |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm | 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 90/100-10 |
Avenis 125 vs Dio 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Avenis 125 or the Dio 125?
- The Avenis 125 is cheaper by ₹1,245 at the base variant (₹93,011 against ₹94,256 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Avenis 125 or the Dio 125?
- The Avenis 125 claims 49.6 kmpl against 47 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Avenis 125 and Dio 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,300: roughly ₹1,07,100 for the Avenis 125 and ₹1,08,400 for the Dio 125, 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 ₹2,21,215 for the Avenis 125 and ₹2,26,514 for the Dio 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Avenis 125 comes out ₹5,299 ahead.
