Michelin Primacy 5 vs Sava Intensa SUV 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Primacy 5 and Sava Intensa SUV 2 appear in 12 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 Michelin Primacy 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Sava Intensa SUV 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.
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 Primacy 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Intensa SUV 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Primacy 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Primacy 5 | Sava Intensa SUV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring, SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 11 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.4 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 5
Sava Intensa SUV 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Primacy 5 | Sava Intensa SUV 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.6 1104 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 124 | Avg rank 4.5 | Sava Intensa SUV 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.7 446 | Avg rank 6.3 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 1 | No data | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Sava Intensa SUV 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.0 for the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Sava Intensa SUV 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.3 for the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 5 vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Sava Intensa SUV 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 5 or Sava Intensa SUV 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sava Intensa SUV 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks better than the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 5 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Primacy 5 appears in 11 independent tests, Sava Intensa SUV 2 in 1, 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 →