Imperial EcoSport SUV 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 Imperial EcoSport SUV and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV appear in 12 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 Imperial EcoSport SUV performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial EcoSport SUV still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Imperial EcoSport SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.8 | 96.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Imperial EcoSport SUV
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Imperial EcoSport SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 22 | Avg rank 3.8 936 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 3.6 432 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 5.2 24 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 3 | Avg rank 4.3 22 | Imperial EcoSport SUV |
💧 Wet: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.9 for the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
☀️ Dry: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 8.1 for the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.0 for the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
📏 Mileage: Imperial EcoSport SUV 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 Imperial EcoSport SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Imperial EcoSport SUV 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, Imperial EcoSport SUV or Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ranks higher on average than the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial EcoSport SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ranks better than the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Imperial EcoSport SUV appears in 3 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 →
