Honda Activa vs Hero Electric Optima

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Honda Activa or Hero Electric Optima? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Activa and Optima. Honda Activa Price starts at Rs.76,684 (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Electric Optima Price starts at Rs.83,300 (ex-showroom) for CX 2.0. Honda Activa is 1 cylinder, 109 cc Engine can generate 7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Hero Electric Optima can generate 1900 W power. In terms of range, Activa provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Optima has a range of 135km/charge (base model). Honda Activa is available in 5 colours & 8 variants whereas Hero Electric Optima is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

Activa vs Optima

Key Highlights	Honda Activa	Hero Electric Optima
Price	Rs.76,684	Rs.83,300
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	N/A
Power	7.73 bhp @ 8000 rpm	1900 W
Mileage/Range	N/A km/charge	135 km/charge

Honda Activa

STD

Rs. 76,684

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Hero Electric Optima

CX 2.0

Rs. 83,300

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Activa specifications	Optima specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	STD	CX 2.0	Plus
On Road Price	86,116 Price Breakup	86,882 Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 1377 Reviews	3.4 30 Reviews	3.5 36 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	-	-
Engine Displacement	109.51 cc	-	-

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Activa Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Optima Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	CBS	CBS
Calliper Type	No	No	Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size	130	130	-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	22	-	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	22	-	-
Front Wheel Size	12	12	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	No	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36	-	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29	-	-
Rear Wheel Size	10	12	12
Wheel Type	Sheet Metal	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	TelescopiSuspension	TelescopiSuspension	TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension	3 Step Adjustable Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	90/90 - 12	-

Instrumentation

Activa Instrumentation	Optima Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	No	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Display	No	No	Yes
Fuel level guage	Yes	-	-
Gear Indicator	No	-	-
Tachometer	Analogue	No	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Exterior

Activa Exterior	Optima Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	No	-	Yes
LED headlight	No	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Activa Warranty	Optima Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years or 36000 km	3 Years battery and motor warranty	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Activa Body & Suspension	Optima Body & Suspension	V1 Body & Suspension
Colors	Activa Colours	Optima Colours	V1 Colours
Images	Activa Images	Optima Images	V1 Images
Frame Type	Under bone	Underbone	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Activa Engine & Transmission	Optima Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	Automatic	-	-
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	-	-
Engine Capacity	109.51 cc	-	-
Engine Type	Fan Cooled & 4 Stroke & SI Engine	BLDC	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	-	-
No. of valves per cylinder	2	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	0.036 kwh	3 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Maintenance Free	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	-	6 hr 50 min	0-80% in 65 mins
Fast Charging	-	No	Yes
Range	-	135 km/charge	100 km/charge
Top Speed	85 kmph	55 kmph	80 kmph
Bore x Stroke	47 mm x 63.12 mm	-	-
Charging Socket	No	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Activa Comfort & Convenience	Optima Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No	Yes
Front Storage Box	No	Yes	No
Geo Fencing	No	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	-	-
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	No	2	3
Service Reminder Indicator	No	-	-
Under Seat Storage	18	Yes	26
GPS & Navigation	No	No	Yes
Console Type	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	No	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	No	Yes

Safety

Activa Safety	Optima Safety	V1 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	-	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	No	No	Yes
Radial Tyres	No	No	No
Side Stand Alarm	-	Yes	-
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	CBS	CBS	CBS
Power Modes	No	No	3
Slipper Clutch	Automatic	-	-
Traction Control System	No	-	-

Dimensions & Capacity

Activa Dimensions & Capacity	Optima Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1833 mm	-	-
Width	697 mm	-	-
Height	1156 mm	-	-
Wheelbase	1260 mm	-	1301 mm
Ground Clearance	162 mm	165 mm	155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.3 Litres	-	-
Engine Oil Capacity	0.7 Litres	-	-
Body Type	-	Electric Scooter	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	692 mm	-	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	106 kg	102 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Activa Entertainment & Communication	Optima Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	No	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Activa Pros & Cons	Optima Pros & Cons	V1 Pros & Cons
Pros	Super refined engine performance with good fuel economy Honda’s service network is assuring Best resale value in its segment Reliable and easy-to-fix mechanism	Design has a wide appeal owing to conventional styling Gets Telescopic Forks and Alloy Wheels Quite well priced as compared to some of the rivals	Feels well made, strong build quality Removable batteries a big boon Feature loaded including removable rear seat Hero's unbeatable network in India Vida owners can use Ather's grid network for charging
Cons	Ride quality is not as comfy as rivals Lacks modern features like a digital screen Absence of disc brakes even as an option	Ride quality could have been better Some owners have reported niggles with electricals	Limited top speed of just 82 km/h Not as quick as Ola S1 Pro, range is also lower on the Vida Slightly on the pricier side

Detailed Comparison of Honda Activa and Hero Electric Optima

Safety

Activa comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator. Optima has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator.

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Activa has features like Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Shutter Lock, Engine Kill Switch and Hero Electric Optima, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Under Seat Storage, Pillion Footrest, Front Storage Box, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

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Honda Activa and Hero Electric Optima and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

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- PS
  P S Jawahar Paul
  22 Nov 2024
  3.8
  No maintenance cost. Reliable and good usage for short as well as long distance travel. Lower mileage. Sturdy with long performance. Can commute with auto on and off facility Can start through kick starter.
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  Aziz kassam
  21 Nov 2024
  5.0
  Activa is one of the most amazing scooter and is unisex vehicle my family love activa I’m riding activa from 2007 model and almost all models I had used till date it’s a friendly budget & nil maintenance vehicle buy activa & enjoy your ride
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  Adeshkumar Meshram
  19 Nov 2024
  4.6
  Amazing scooter with low maintenance and the built quality is best as compared with the other scooters available in market I think I am satisfied with my scooter quality thanks.
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  Uday pawar
  18 Nov 2024
  4.6
  It's fine because I use for my shop to collect materials sometimes I put so much weight on it like around 200kg don't know if any EV scooter can do this.
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  Abi Sharma
  17 Nov 2024
  5.0
  Very good scooter excellent performance very good comfort mileage also very good and very reliable service is also very good and driving experience is also very good I am happy
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Honda Activa and Hero Electric Optima FAQs

What is the on-road price of Honda Activa?

The on-road price of Honda Activa is Rs. 86,116 in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Hero Electric Optima?

The on-road price of Hero Electric Optima is Rs. 86,882 in New Delhi.

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