Hero MotoCorp Destini 110 vs Honda Dio
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Destini 110 and Honda Dio are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,707 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Destini 110 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 Destini 110 and 6/10 for the Dio.
Category by category
Price
Dio
The Dio starts ₹2,707 lower (₹74,820 against ₹77,527), about ₹90 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Destini 110
Destini 110 claims 56.2 kmpl against 48 kmpl. That is roughly ₹0 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Destini 110
Destini 110 makes 0.3 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Dio
Dio adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Destini 110 does not have on any variant.
Features
Destini 110
Destini 110 gets alloy wheels, led headlamp, projector headlamp and led daytime running lamp and 1 more items.
City manners
Dio
Dio is 8 kg lighter and lower in the seat (765 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Destini 110
Destini 110 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Dio.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Destini 110 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is city commuting
Buy the Dio if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- 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 | Destini 110 | Dio |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹77,527 | ₹74,820 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹90,100 | ₹87,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹93,405 | ₹93,405 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,324 | ₹4,180 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,05,329 | ₹2,02,185 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpDestini 110 | HondaDio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹77,527 | ₹74,820 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,460 | ₹2,370 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 110.9 cc | 109.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Fan Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 8.1 bhp | 7.8 bhp |
| Torque | 8.9 Nm | 9.0 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 56.2 kmpl | 48 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 83 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 114 kg | 106 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 162 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302 mm | 1260 mm |
| Length | 1859 mm | 1808 mm |
| Width | 697 mm | 677 mm |
| Height | 1125 mm | 1151 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | IBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Suspension |
| Rear suspension | Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type | Unit Swing |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-12 |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-12 | 90/100-10 |
Destini 110 vs Dio: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Destini 110 or the Dio?
- The Dio is cheaper by ₹2,707 at the base variant (₹74,820 against ₹77,527 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Destini 110 or the Dio?
- The Destini 110 claims 56.2 kmpl against 48 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Destini 110 and Dio in Delhi?
- About ₹3,000: roughly ₹90,100 for the Destini 110 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 ₹2,05,329 for the Destini 110 and ₹2,02,185 for the Dio, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Dio comes out ₹3,144 ahead.
