Ceat WinterDrive SUV vs Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Ceat WinterDrive SUV and Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow appear in 2 tests, 1 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 Ceat WinterDrive SUV performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
How the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
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 Ceat WinterDrive SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Ceat WinterDrive SUV if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Ceat WinterDrive SUV | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV Winter | SUV Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.4 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Ceat WinterDrive SUV | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Avg rank 3.3 21 | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Ceat WinterDrive SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 2 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Ceat WinterDrive SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Ceat WinterDrive SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Ceat WinterDrive SUV vs Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow
The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.3 for the Ceat WinterDrive SUV.
☀️ Dry: Ceat WinterDrive SUV vs Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow
The Ceat WinterDrive SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.5 for the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow.
❄️ Snow: Ceat WinterDrive SUV vs Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow
The Ceat WinterDrive SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.3 for the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Ceat WinterDrive SUV vs Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 4.0 and 4.0.
🔋 Efficiency: Ceat WinterDrive SUV vs Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow
The Ceat WinterDrive SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.0 for the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Ceat WinterDrive SUV or Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow ranks higher on average than the Ceat WinterDrive SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Ceat WinterDrive SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Ceat WinterDrive SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow in 1, with 1 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 →
