Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests

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    Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde: 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 Pirelli Scorpion Verde appear in 5 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 Pirelli Scorpion Verde performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 Continental UltraContact UX7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion Verde 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 prefer the Pirelli Scorpion Verde's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental UltraContact UX7Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    SegmentSUVSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used14
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.35.4
    Latest test2022
    Tire Lab Score90.285.1

    Tire Lab Score

    90.2
    Excellent · Summer
    85.1
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental UltraContact UX7Pirelli Scorpion VerdeWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.2
    31
    Avg rank 4.6
    11
    Continental UltraContact UX7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Avg rank 4.9
    11
    Continental UltraContact UX7
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    13
    Continental UltraContact UX7
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.3
    Continental UltraContact UX7

    💧 Wet: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 4.9 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental UltraContact UX7 or Pirelli Scorpion Verde?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UX7 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental UltraContact UX7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 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 Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental UltraContact UX7 appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Verde in 4.

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