Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 and Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde appear in 3 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 Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 P1 Verde is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 3.3 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 11 | Avg rank 8.5 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 8.8 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 4.5 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 8.8 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 or Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 ranks better than the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
