Avon ZV7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Avon ZV7 and Imperial Ecosport 2 appear in 13 tests, 2 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 Avon ZV7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Imperial Ecosport 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 6 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 Imperial Ecosport 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Avon ZV7 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 Imperial Ecosport 2 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Avon ZV7 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 17.0 | 19.4 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.5 | 80.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Avon ZV7
Imperial Ecosport 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Avon ZV7 | Imperial Ecosport 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.8 1 | Avg rank 21.3 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 18.1 1 | Avg rank 22.1 1 | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 14.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 19.5 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.7 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Avon ZV7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 17.8, compared to 21.3 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
☀️ Dry: Avon ZV7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 18.1, compared to 22.1 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Avon ZV7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 14.0 for the Avon ZV7.
📏 Mileage: Avon ZV7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 19.5, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Avon ZV7 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 9.7 for the Avon ZV7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Avon ZV7 or Imperial Ecosport 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Avon ZV7 ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Avon ZV7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial Ecosport 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Imperial Ecosport 2 ranks better than the Avon ZV7.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Avon ZV7 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Avon ZV7 appears in 7 independent tests, Imperial Ecosport 2 in 6, with 2 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 →