In India, where various brands offer wide range of scooters, it makes it difficult for customer to make a purchasing decision. Every company offers us different features and services that put a customer into dilemma. Selecting a perfect scooter that meets all your requirement has never been an easy task. So, to solve your dilemma, we have analyzed different aspects of two powerful and leading scooters in India, TVS Jupiter and Honda Dio. Both the company has reputable name in the Indian market. Let’s compare Honda Dio and TVS Jupiter, and understand which scooter has better features that will live up to your expectations.
Appearance
Honda Dio: Honda Dio features a decent design and simple style. As far as looks are concerned, the scooter has disappointed many people who were looking forward to buy it. Honda Dio comes in 4 shades – Black, Sports Red, Candy Jazzy Blue, and Candy Palm Green. Honda has also launched a special edition shade – Matte Axis Grey.
TVS Jupiter: TVS Jupiter looks wonderful in a youthful design and sporty style which makes it a top pick among youngsters. This scooter comes in 4 beautiful shades – Pristine White, Midnight Black, Titanium Grey and Volcano Red.
TVS Jupiter features better looks as compared to Honda Dio which lacks in design and style. However, some people might also get attracted to Dio’s design and you can choose it if you like its design.
Dimensions
Honda Dio: The length of Honda Dio is 1781 mm whereas the width and height of the scooter is 710mm and 1133 mm respectively.
TVS Jupiter: The overall length of Jupiter is 1834mm, width is 650mm, and the height of 1155mm. Looking at its dimensions we can easily figure out that it is targeted towards male riders.
TVS Jupiter has comfortable dimensions that make it easier to handle and ride especially in the Indian road conditions.
Best features
Honda Dio: Honda Dio is powered with a 109.2cc engine that consists of 4-strokeswhich can generate a maximum power output of 8bhp at 7000 rpm. It is equipped with the same engine that Honda Activa possessed. It can run up to 40 km on one liter of fuel in city and can rise up to 50 km on highways with the same quantity of fuel. Fuel storage capacity of the bike is 5.3 liters which is pretty decent. Honda Dio specifications are better than various other scooters in the same segment.
TVS Jupiter: Some of the unique features of this scooter are econometer that provides you better speed and mileage, pass-by switch for safe overtaking, low fuel indicator, and retractable bag hooks. The 109cc OHC engine can churn out maximum power of 7.88bhp @ 7500rpm and maximum torque of 8Nm @ 5500 rpm.TVS Jupiter delivers an average of 40kmpl in city conditions and can run up to 50kmpl on highways. You can fill up to 5 liters of fuel in this scooter.
Although, Honda Dio and TVS Jupiter delivers same average but the latter one beats Dio because of some unique features and a more powerful engine.
Pricing
Honda Dio: The ex-showroom price of Honda Dio is around INR 48,264 and on road price of Honda Dio is around INR 52,250. As per Honda Dio specifications, the pricing is quite appropriate.
TVS Jupiter: The ex-showroom price of TVS Jupiter is INR 48,800 whereas the on road price is INR 53,800. TVS has priced its scooter slightly higher than the Dio.
Honda Dio is priced low as compared to TVS Jupiter. But with the modern features and latest technology, TVS Jupiter is a great deal than the Hondas Dio.