Leao Nova Force Acro vs Pirelli Cinturato C3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Leao Nova Force Acro and Pirelli Cinturato C3 appear in 10 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 Leao Nova Force Acro performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato C3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 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 Cinturato C3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Leao Nova Force Acro still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Pirelli Cinturato C3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Leao Nova Force Acro | Pirelli Cinturato C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 8 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.3 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 76.7 | 92.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Leao Nova Force Acro
Pirelli Cinturato C3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Leao Nova Force Acro | Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 16.0 | Avg rank 5.4 1103 | Pirelli Cinturato C3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 18.5 | Avg rank 4.3 541 | Pirelli Cinturato C3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 4.7 611 | Pirelli Cinturato C3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 9.3 | Leao Nova Force Acro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 5.3 12 | Pirelli Cinturato C3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Leao Nova Force Acro vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 16.0 for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
☀️ Dry: Leao Nova Force Acro vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 18.5 for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Leao Nova Force Acro vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
📏 Mileage: Leao Nova Force Acro vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
The Leao Nova Force Acro wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
🔋 Efficiency: Leao Nova Force Acro vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 13.0 for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Leao Nova Force Acro or Pirelli Cinturato C3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 ranks higher on average than the Leao Nova Force Acro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato C3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Leao Nova Force Acro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 ranks better than the Leao Nova Force Acro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Leao Nova Force Acro shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Leao Nova Force Acro appears in 2 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato C3 in 8, 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 →