Honda Dio vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Dio and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹680 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Splendor Plus takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Dio and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Dio
The Dio starts ₹680 lower (₹74,820 against ₹75,500), about ₹20 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 48 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,030 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus makes 0.2 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus gets led headlamp, digital console, bluetooth connectivity and alloy wheels and 1 more items.
City manners
Dio
Dio is 6 kg lighter and lower in the seat (765 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Dio.
Which one should you buy?
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
Buy the Splendor Plus if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily 20–40 km commute
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Dio | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹74,820 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹87,100 | ₹87,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹93,405 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,180 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,02,185 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaDio | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹74,820 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,370 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.5 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Fan Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | 7.8 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 9.0 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 48 kmpl | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 83 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 106 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 1808 mm | — |
| Width | 677 mm | — |
| Height | 1151 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Unit Swing | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 80/100-18 |
Dio vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Dio or the Splendor Plus?
- The Dio is cheaper by ₹680 at the base variant (₹74,820 against ₹75,500 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Dio or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus claims 70 kmpl against 48 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Dio and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹800: roughly ₹87,100 for the Dio and ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus, 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 ₹2,02,185 for the Dio and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹24,310 ahead.
