Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter and Debica Frigo HP2 appear in 16 tests, 4 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Aspire XP Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Debica Frigo HP2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 8 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Debica Frigo HP2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Debica Frigo HP2 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Debica Frigo HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Debica Frigo HP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Debica Frigo HP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 17.3 1 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 13.5 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 8.5 12 | Debica Frigo HP2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.5 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Debica Frigo HP2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.4 11 | Avg rank 8.6 112 | Debica Frigo HP2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 13.0 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Debica Frigo HP2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to 17.3 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 13.5 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2
The Debica Frigo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2
The Debica Frigo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 9.5 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2
The Debica Frigo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 13.0 for the Debica Frigo HP2.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Debica Frigo HP2
The Debica Frigo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or Debica Frigo HP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter ranks higher on average than the Debica Frigo HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Debica Frigo HP2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Debica Frigo HP2 ranks better than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter shows better mileage performance than the Debica Frigo HP2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 independent tests, Debica Frigo HP2 in 8, with 4 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →