Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and Sava Intensa UHP 2 appear in 44 tests, 4 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 tests.
How the Sava Intensa UHP 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 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 Sava Intensa UHP 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 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 Sava Intensa UHP 2 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Sava Intensa UHP 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 31 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.7 | 86 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Sava Intensa UHP 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Sava Intensa UHP 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Avg rank 14.6 2 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Avg rank 12.2 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Avg rank 8.4 21 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 9.7 | Sava Intensa UHP 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Avg rank 13.4 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 14.6 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 12.2 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Sava Intensa UHP 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.7, compared to 11.8 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 13.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 or Sava Intensa UHP 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Intensa UHP 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appears in 31 independent tests, Sava Intensa UHP 2 in 13, with 4 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 →