GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests

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    GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Pirelli Scorpion Verde performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. 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 Pirelli Scorpion Verde is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricGT-Radial SportActive 2 SUVPirelli Scorpion Verde
    SegmentSUVSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used14
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank7.05.4
    Latest test20232022
    Tire Lab Score8585.1

    Tire Lab Score

    85
    Very Good · Summer
    85.1
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGT-Radial SportActive 2 SUVPirelli Scorpion VerdeWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 4.6
    11
    Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.5
    Avg rank 4.9
    11
    Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 5.0
    13
    Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    Avg rank 6.3
    GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV

    💧 Wet: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Pirelli Scorpion Verde wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 7.0 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Pirelli Scorpion Verde wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 8.5 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Pirelli Scorpion Verde wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV or Pirelli Scorpion Verde?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Scorpion Verde averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde ranks better than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV 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 →