Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs GT-Radial SportActive 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport and GT-Radial SportActive 2 appear in 9 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 Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 2 tests.
How the GT-Radial SportActive 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 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 Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial SportActive 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.9 | 80.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 7.4 41 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 2 | Avg rank 7.3 111 | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 7.6 | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport |
💧 Wet: Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.7 for the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.8 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 7.3 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs GT-Radial SportActive 2
The Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.6 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport or GT-Radial SportActive 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks higher on average than the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport ranks better than the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 shows better mileage performance than the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport appears in 2 independent tests, GT-Radial SportActive 2 in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
