Ola Electric Roadster Pro vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric Roadster Pro and Hero MotoCorp Xoom 160 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹56,951 more than the Xoom 160, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 40% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro and 6.5/10 for the Xoom 160.
Category by category
Price
Xoom 160
The Xoom 160 starts ₹56,951 lower (₹1,43,048 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹1,800 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro adds rear disc brake that the Xoom 160 does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and colour tft console and 8 more items.
Warranty
Xoom 160
Xoom 160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
Buy the Xoom 160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is highway-capable scooter riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Roadster Pro | Xoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹1,43,048 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,17,500 | ₹1,65,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,230 | ₹1,10,915 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,440 | ₹7,944 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,48,170 | ₹3,01,859 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro | Hero MotoCorpXoom 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹1,43,048 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,340 | ₹4,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 156 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | — | 14.6 bhp |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 40.5 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 52 kW | — |
| Battery | 8 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 316 km | — |
| Charging time | 3.7 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 142.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 7 L |
| Seat height | — | 787 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1348 mm |
| Length | — | 1983 mm |
| Width | — | 772 mm |
| Height | — | 1214 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 140 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | Dual Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 120/70-14 |
| Rear tyre | — | 140/60-14 |
Roadster Pro vs Xoom 160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Roadster Pro or the Xoom 160?
- The Xoom 160 is cheaper by ₹56,951 at the base variant (₹1,43,048 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Roadster Pro and Xoom 160 in Delhi?
- About ₹52,000: roughly ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro 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 ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro and ₹3,01,859 for the Xoom 160, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹53,689 ahead.
