Cooper Zeon CS Sport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper Zeon CS Sport and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 32 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 Cooper Zeon CS Sport performs. It takes the win in mileage. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 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 CS Sport and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Zeon CS Sport | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 31 |
| Best rank | #5 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Zeon CS Sport
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Zeon CS Sport | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Cooper Zeon CS Sport |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Cooper Zeon CS Sport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Zeon CS Sport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Zeon CS Sport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Zeon CS Sport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Cooper Zeon CS Sport wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.8 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Zeon CS Sport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Zeon CS Sport or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Cooper Zeon CS Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Cooper Zeon CS Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Cooper Zeon CS Sport shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Zeon CS Sport appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31, 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 →