Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India recently came up with the new 2017 Honda Activa 4G . In its newest avatar, the very popular Activa automatic scooter gets a BS-IV compliant engine, Auto Headlamp On and a set of additional features. Other than this, the Activa 4G also gets a minor visual update. However, one might wonder if these changes would make the Activa 4G significantly better than the Activa 3G. Here’s our comparison between the two models to highlight the differences between them. So read on for our Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G comparison here-
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Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G Comparison of Price
| Honda Activa 4G | Honda Activa 3G | |
| Rs. 50,730* | Rs 50,003* | |
*All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi
The Activa 4G in on sale with a sticker price of Rs 50,730. In comparison, the Activa 3G had a marginally lower price. However, let’s not forget that for a slight price increment, the Activa 4G comes with a cleaner engine and some more features.
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Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G Comparison of Features
We’ve always felt the Activa 3G was certainly not among the most feature-laden products in its segment. However, the Activa 4G changes this by bringing in a set of useful features. Additional features include-
- Always On Headlamp
- BS-IV Compliant Engine
- Mobile charging socket
- Retractable front hook
- New front cover design
Apart from these, the Activa 4G also gets all the features that the Activa 3G came with. These include-
- Electric Start
- Clear Lens Headlamp
- Combi Brake System
- Underseat Storage Space
Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G – Specifications
| Honda Activa 4G | Honda Activa 3G | |
| Engine Displacement | 109 cc | 109 cc |
| Power | 8 BHP @ 7,500 rpm | 8 BHP @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 9 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 8.83 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
There’s not a big change in the specifications of the two models. However, the Activa 4G gets a BS-IV compliant engine, which means the 2017 model Activa has lower emissions. Also, the engine has marginally more torque, too.
Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G – Mileage Comparison
| Honda Activa 4G | Honda Activa 3G | |
| Mileage | 60 KMPL | 60 KMPL |
Both the models have almost the same mileage. The Activa can easily return an average mileage of 60 KMPL.
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Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G – Colours
The new Honda Activa 4G gets two new colours- Matt Selene Silver Metallic and Matte Axis Grey Metallic. Apart from these, the Activa 4G gets all the 5 colour options that the Activa 3G offered. Here is the complete list of paint options for the Activa 4G-
- Matt Selene Silver Metallic (new)
- Matte Axis Grey Metallic (new)
- Pearl Amazing White
- Trance Blue Metallic
- Lusty Red Metallic
- Geny Gray Metallic
- Black
Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G – Design
There’s almost no difference in the design of the Activa 4G and the Activa 3G. The only difference, other than the new badges, of course, arises out of the revised front apron of the Activa 4G. Thanks to this update, the Activa 4G definitely looks fresher than the Activa 3G. However, this is more because we’ve got too accustomed to seeing the Activa 3G on the roads. Hence, this little change on the 4G does make the scooter look a tad new. Apart from this, there’s no other change to differentiate between the two models. We’ve always felt that the Activa’s design has a wide appeal and manages to impress a wide age group. However, it’s time the Activa gets a major design overhaul to look really modern.
Honda Activa vs Activa 3G – Dimensions
| Honda Activa 4G | Honda Activa 3G | |
| Length | 1,761 mm | 1,761 mm |
| Width | 710 mm | 710 mm |
| Height | 1,149 mm | 1,149 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,238 mm | 1,238 mm |
| Seat Height | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Weight | 108 KGs | 108 KGs |
There’s absolutely no difference in the dimensions of the Activa 4G and the Activa 3G.
Honda Activa 4G vs Activa 3G Comparison – Verdict
- Design – There’s no major difference in the way these two scooters look. However, a new apron on the Activa does make it look a tad fresher.
- Specifications – Again, there’s not a significant difference here. Both are evenly matched in most aspects. However, the 4G benefits from a BS-IV engine and marginally more torque.
- Mileage – There’s absolutely no difference in this aspect.
- Price – While the Activa 4G is slightly pricier, it offers a lot more. Hence, the Activa has just got better Value for Money.
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