Kymco Xciting VS 400 vs Vespa GTV 300
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kymco Xciting VS 400 and the Vespa GTV 300 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KYMCO Philippines (KPI) and Piaggio Philippines Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Kymco Philippines, via kymco.com.ph.
Kymco Xciting VS 400
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱369,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,410
Photo: Piaggio Philippines (Vespa), via vespa.com.
Vespa GTV 300
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱425,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,074
How they differ
- The Kymco Xciting VS 400 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱369,000, which is ₱56,000 (13%) below the Vespa GTV 300 at ₱425,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Xciting VS 400 is estimated at ₱10,410 a month against ₱12,074 for the GTV 300, a difference of ₱1,664 a month.
- The Xciting VS 400 makes more power (34 PS against 24.1 PS for the GTV 300).
- The Xciting VS 400 has more torque (37.5 Nm against 26 Nm for the GTV 300).
- The Xciting VS 400 has the larger engine (400 cc against 278 cc for the GTV 300).
- The GTV 300 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 15 mm below the Xciting VS 400, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Xciting VS 400 carries more fuel (12.5 L against 8.5 L for the GTV 300).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kymco Xciting VS 400Standard, ₱369,000 | Vespa GTV 300Standard, ₱425,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | OHC, 4-stroke, 4V, single cylinder | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled (HPE) |
| Displacement (differs) | 400.1 cc | 278 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 34 PS | 24.1 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7250 rpm | 8250 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 37.5 Nm | 26 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5,750 | 5,250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | Euro 3 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2190 mm | 1975 mm |
| Width (differs) | 800 mm | 775 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1345 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1565 mm | 1375 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 805 mm | 790 mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12.5 L | 8.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic | Single arm with coil spring and single shock absorber |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Double rear shock absorbers with5 stage preload adjustment | Twin hydraulic shock absorbers, 4-position preload |
| Front brake (differs) | Double float disc with Bosch 9.1M ABS | Stainless steel disc, 220 mm, hydraulic |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc with Bosch 9.1M ABS | Stainless steel disc, 220 mm, hydraulic |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70-15 | 120/70-12 tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70-14 | 130/70-12 tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | Front and rear ABS | Front and rear ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Traction control system (TCS) | ASR |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digital display |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless system | Keyless ignition with key fob |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.