Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5: 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appear in 34 tests, 7 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 dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 26 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.5 | Avg rank 7.4 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.4 11 | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 11.2 | Apollo Aspire XP Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
- 20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test
- 20202020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test
- 20192019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test
- 20192019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview
💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 12.1 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 9.5 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Dunlop Winter Sport 5
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or Dunlop Winter Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Apollo Aspire XP Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ranks better than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 independent tests, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 in 26, with 7 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 →