Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV and Pirelli Scorpion Verde appear in 13 tests, 2 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 9 tests.

    How the Pirelli Scorpion Verde performs. It takes the win in 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Scorpion Verde still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

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

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPirelli Scorpion Verde
    SegmentSUVSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used94
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.95.4
    Latest test20262022
    Tire Lab Score96.485.1

    Tire Lab Score

    96.4
    Excellent · Summer
    85.1
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPirelli Scorpion VerdeWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.8
    936
    Avg rank 4.6
    11
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.6
    432
    Avg rank 4.9
    11
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.2
    24
    Avg rank 5.0
    13
    Pirelli Scorpion Verde
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.3
    22
    Avg rank 6.3
    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.9 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Pirelli Scorpion Verde wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Pirelli Scorpion Verde?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV appears in 9 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Verde in 4, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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