Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    2026 test data · 10 independent tests

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    Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental UltraContact UX7 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV appear in 10 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Continental UltraContact UX7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 9 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Continental UltraContact UX7 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 noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricContinental UltraContact UX7Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    SegmentSUVSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used19
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.33.9
    Latest test2026
    Tire Lab Score90.296.4

    Tire Lab Score

    90.2
    Excellent · Summer
    96.4
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental UltraContact UX7Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.2
    31
    Avg rank 3.8
    936
    Continental UltraContact UX7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Avg rank 3.6
    432
    Continental UltraContact UX7
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.2
    24
    Continental UltraContact UX7
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.3
    22
    Continental UltraContact UX7

    💧 Wet: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 3.6 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    📏 Mileage: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Continental UltraContact UX7.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental UltraContact UX7 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UX7 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental UltraContact UX7 ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact UX7.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental UltraContact UX7 appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV in 9.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →