VLF Mobster vs Aprilia SR 175
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
VLF Mobster and Aprilia SR 175 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,196 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The SR 175 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Mobster and 8/10 for the SR 175.
Category by category
Price
SR 175
The SR 175 starts ₹4,196 lower (₹1,25,804 against ₹1,30,000), about ₹130 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Mobster
Mobster claims 46 kmpl against 40 kmpl. That is roughly ₹555 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
SR 175
SR 175 makes 1.2 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Mobster
Mobster adds rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and traction control that the SR 175 does not have on any variant.
Warranty
SR 175
SR 175 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 4 on the Mobster.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Mobster if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is city errands
- your priority is family use
Buy the SR 175 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Aprilia's bigger service network matters
- your priority is city errands
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Mobster | SR 175 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,30,000 | ₹1,25,804 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,48,990 | ₹1,46,644 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,09,545 | ₹1,12,320 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,152 | ₹7,040 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,83,187 | ₹2,83,504 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | VLFMobster | ApriliaSR 175 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,30,000 | ₹1,25,804 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,120 | ₹3,990 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 174.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 3 Valves |
| Power | 11.9 bhp | 13.1 bhp |
| Torque | 11.7 Nm | 14.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 46 kmpl | 40 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic automatic | CVT automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 122 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 8 L | — |
| Seat height | 797 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1341 mm | — |
| Length | 1873 mm | — |
| Width | 746 mm | — |
| Height | 1120 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 230 mm | Disc |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Front Fork | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Gas charged Double Shock Absorber | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R12 | — |
Mobster vs SR 175: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Mobster or the SR 175?
- The SR 175 is cheaper by ₹4,196 at the base variant (₹1,25,804 against ₹1,30,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Mobster or the SR 175?
- The Mobster claims 46 kmpl against 40 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Mobster and SR 175 in Delhi?
- About ₹2,346: roughly ₹1,48,990 for the Mobster and ₹1,46,644 for the SR 175, 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 ₹2,83,187 for the Mobster and ₹2,83,504 for the SR 175, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Mobster comes out ₹317 ahead.
