Piaggio MP3 Hybrid vs Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Piaggio MP3 Hybridstacks up against the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPiaggio MP3 HybridVespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane
Model year20122010
Price$7,995$4,499
Engine278 cc278 cc
Horsepower18 hp21 hp
Torque28 Nm22 Nm
Weight257 kg148 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L2.4 L
Fuel typeelectricpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Two front wheels. One disc brake per wheel.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-12 / 140/70-14 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

Piaggio MP3 Hybrid vs Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane — which should you buy?

Picking between the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid and the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid brings 18 hp in a 257 kg package, while the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane counters with 21 hp at 148 kg. On price, the Vespa GTV 300ie Via Montenapoleane has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: