Overview
This article compares the Suzuki Access 125 with the Honda Activa 125 and TVS Jupiter 125 on claimed and owner-reported mileage, tank range, petrol cost and monthly commuting expenses. It includes fuel-cost tables for 10 to 100 km daily, city petrol prices with sources, an illustrative EMI-based ownership estimate, cost per kilometre, annual savings, comparator ideas, mileage tips and a buyer-focused conclusion. Assumptions are labelled and calculations are shown transparently throughout.
Plan on about 45 km/l from the Suzuki Access 125. That makes it slightly costlier to run than the Honda Activa 125 and TVS Jupiter 125, but the gap is small: roughly ₹1,043 to ₹1,532 a year at 30 km daily in Delhi. Families who value a practical family scooter over the last rupee of fuel saving will find it a sensible choice.
Claimed vs Real-World Mileage
ARAI figures for the Access 125 vary by source: 45 km/l (Bikes24, BikeDekho), 47 km/l (91Wheels) and 52–55 km/l (Autocar India). Owner-reported mileage is lower: 40–48 km/l (Bajaj Finserv) and 45 km/l (Bikes24), while Autocar India puts real-world mileage at 45–52 km/l. Because sources disagree, every calculation here uses 45 km/l.
The Activa 125 is claimed at 46–47 km/l (91Wheels), and Bikes24 says real-world figures are similar. The Jupiter 125 is claimed at 50 km/l (91Wheels), with owners reporting about 48 km/l (Bikes24). We use 47 and 48 km/l respectively.
City, Highway and Touring Mileage
No independent test we found publishes separate city, highway or interstate-touring figures for the Access 125, so we do not estimate them. We use the blended 45 km/l mixed-use figure. Stop-start traffic, high speeds and heavy loads generally reduce a scooter’s average, so treat 45 km/l as a planning number and track your own fill-ups.
Tank Range and Pillion Comfort
Autocar India lists a 5.3-litre tank with 1 litre of reserve. At 45 km/l, a full tank covers about 239 km. The Activa 125 (5.3 L, 47 km/l) manages about 249 km and the Jupiter 125 (5.1 L, 48 km/l) about 245 km. On comfort, Autocar India’s review page carries owner comments describing it as refined for daily use and a family scooter. We found no independent pillion-specific test, so test-ride it with your usual passenger.
Monthly Fuel Cost at 10 to 100 km Daily
Petrol in Delhi was ₹102.12 a litre (The Hans India, 22 October 2026). Costs below use 30 days a month, in rupees.
City-Wise Petrol Prices
The Hans India’s 14 October 2026 report lists Mumbai at ₹111.21, Bengaluru ₹110.82, Chennai ₹107.76 and Hyderabad ₹115.69 a litre. Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru were unchanged in its 22 October report. At 45 km/l, the Access costs ₹2.27 per km in Delhi, ₹2.47 in Mumbai, ₹2.46 in Bengaluru, ₹2.39 in Chennai and ₹2.57 in Hyderabad. Prices change often, so verify before budgeting.
Complete Monthly Ownership Cost
Fuel is one component. This example assumes 30 km daily in Delhi:
Fuel: ₹2,042
EMI: ₹2,581, assuming an ₹80,000 loan at 10% for 36 months (illustrative, not a lender quote)
Maintenance: no verified figure found; use your dealer’s service schedule
Insurance: no verified figure found; divide your insurer’s annual premium by 12
Fuel plus EMI totals ₹4,623 before maintenance and insurance.
Access 125 vs Activa 125 vs Jupiter 125
Delhi ex-showroom prices: Access 125 ₹81,585–₹1,00,279 (BikeDekho); Activa 125 ₹82,257–₹99,146 (91Wheels).
Annual fuel assumes 30 km daily for 360 days. Against the Access, the Activa saves about ₹1,043 a year and the Jupiter about ₹1,532.
Using Drivio’s Mileage Comparator
Drivio’s mileage comparator can pre-load these three scooters with the figures above. Let users edit mileage and city petrol price, add a daily-distance slider from 10 to 100 km, and show cost per kilometre, annual savings and an EMI input beside fuel cost. Run your own numbers in the Drivio mileage comparator.
Tips to Improve Mileage
Keep tyres at the pressure in the owner’s manual. Accelerate smoothly and hold steady speeds. Avoid long idling and unnecessary braking. Service on schedule, and avoid carrying extra load.
Conclusion: Who Should Buy the Access 125?
The Access 125 is not the cheapest of the three to run, but its penalty is modest: about ₹1,043 a year against the Activa 125 and ₹1,532 against the Jupiter 125 at 30 km daily. It suits families and daily commuters who value a practical family scooter and can accept slightly higher fuel cost. Buyers focused purely on fuel economy should shortlist the Jupiter 125, with the Activa 125 in between. Results vary with riding style, load, traffic and petrol price. Compare more models on Drivio’s mileage comparison page, browse the Suzuki Access 125 listing and check financing options.
The Suzuki Access 125 returns about 45 km/l in mixed use, according to the most commonly cited figures. Tank range is about 239 km. At Delhi’s ₹102.12 petrol price, that costs ₹2.27 per kilometre, slightly above the Honda Activa 125 and TVS Jupiter 125. Over a year at 30 km daily, the difference is ₹1,043 to ₹1,532. The scooter suits families wanting a practical commuter, while fuel-focused buyers may prefer the Jupiter.
