Hero Xoom vs Honda Activa: Which scooter should you buy?

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The Honda Activa has been dominating the scooter sales figures since it was first launched in the Indian market. Several manufacturers tried to topple Activa. The latest entrant is Hero MotoCorp, which has launched the Xoom 110 in the Indian market. Here’s how the Hero Xoom compares to the Honda Activa.

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The two scooters have completely different designs.  The Xoom is the better equipped of the two.
The two scooters have completely different designs. The Xoom is the better equipped of the two.

Hero Xoom vs Honda Activa: Looks

Design-wise, the Activa is starting to show some age, but many people who buy an Activa don’t really buy it for its design. Design, on the other hand, is one of the Xoom’s strongest elements. It has a very sporty and futuristic body with X-shaped headlights and taillights.

The Hero Xoom will compete with the Honda Activa Smart and TVS Jupiter.

The Hero Xoom will compete with the Honda Activa Smart and TVS Jupiter.

Hero Xoom vs Honda Activa: Specifications

The Xoom is powered by an air-cooled 110.9 cc engine producing 8.03 bhp at 7,250 rpm and 8.7 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm. The Honda Activa, on the other hand, produces 7.69 bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque output of 8.9 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to a CVT automatic transmission.

Hero Xoom vs Honda Activa: Hardware

Both scooters use a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The Xoom comes with either 190mm discs or 130mm drums at the front, and 130mm drums at the rear. The Activa is equipped with drum brakes front and rear. There is no option to install discs for the front wheels.

The Honda Activa H-Smart is based on the sixth-generation model.

The Honda Activa H-Smart is based on the sixth-generation model.

Hero Xoom vs Honda Activa: Features

The highlight of the Xoom is the cornering lights, a first for this segment. There’s also a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, a USB charger and i3s start/stop technology. The Activa, on the other hand, comes with an external fuel filler cap, while the H-Smart variant comes with keyless entry.

Hero Xoom vs Honda Activa: Prices

Prices for the Hero Xoom range between ¥68,599 and ¥76, 699 while the cost of the Honda Activa is between ¥74, 536 and ¥80,537. All prices are ex-showroom prices.

First published date: Feb 4, 2023 at 17:02 PM CST

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