Hero Xoom 160 vs Honda Activa e
Last Updated: September 6, 2026
Honda Activa e price starts at Rs. 1.18 Lakh, which is Rs. 30,353 cheaper than the base variant of Hero Xoom 160, priced at Rs. 1.49 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Xoom 160 returns a claimed 40 kmpl, while the Activa e offers a claimed 102 km/charge. On the performance front, the Xoom 160 uses a 156cc engine producing 14.81 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Activa e a 3Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Xoom 160 and Activa e, the Activa e is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.
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Xoom 160 vs Activa e Comparison Summary
| Specification | Hero Xoom 160 | Honda Activa e |
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| Ex-showroom price (base) | Rs. 1.49 Lakh | Rs. 1.18 Lakh |
| Mileage / Range | 40 kmpl | 102 km/charge |
| Engine / Battery | 156 cc | 3 Kwh |
| Max power / Motor | 14.81 PS @ 8000 rpm | Not Available |
| Kerb weight | 142 Kg | 118 Kg |
Xoom 160 vs Activa e Key Highlights
| Basic Info | Hero Xoom 160 ZX | Honda Activa e STD |
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| Rating |
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| Brand Name | Hero | Honda |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 1.49 Lakh Check On Road Price | Rs. 1.18 Lakh Check On Road Price |
| Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 4 Valve single cylinder SOHC | Not Available |
| Max Power | 14.81 PS @ 8000 rpm | Not Available |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
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| Braking Type | Not Available | Combi Brake System |
| Wheel Size | Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm | Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm |
| Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) | Alloy | Alloy |
| Range | Not Available | 102 km/charge |
| ABS | Single Channel | Not Available |
| Starting | Remote Start | Remote Start,Push Button Start |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Running Cost | Rs. 2.50/km | Rs. 0.19/km |
| EMI |
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| Insurance | Rs. 11,187 Xoom 160 Insurance | Rs. 5,342 Activa e Insurance |
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Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
- The silhouette is similar to its ICE counterpart and it is a design that has been loved by the masses
- 102km of claimed riding range should make it adequate for approximately four days of daily commuting
- Batteries are swappable via stations which eliminates the the need to wait for the scooter to charge
- The 7.0-inch TFT looks nice and also gets turn-by-turn navigation
- Because of the swappable battery tech, there is no under seat storage space
- Base variant misses out on Honda RoadSync Duo connectivity features
- Will only be available in Delhi Bengaluru and Mumbai in the first phase
Is Honda Activa E Better Than Hero Xoom 160?
50% users have chosen Honda Activa e over Hero Xoom 160 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 101 users have also rated Honda Activa e and Hero Xoom 160 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Hero Xoom 160 has out rated Honda Activa e on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..
| Ratings Factor | Xoom 160 | Activa e |
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| Mileage | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Performance | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Comfort | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Maintenance | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Features | 4.6 | 5.0 |
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