P29 of 50
Beat 43% of the field
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport Test Results
Tested 2017 to 2026
5 publications
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport averages a finish of 11th.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 11thAverage finish
- 31%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
6 tests, 2017 to 2026
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 31%
Record by discipline
Where the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P14.3 of 24 | 36% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P3.5 of 11 | 75% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 3 | P15.7 of 24 | 25% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P8 of 11 | 32% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P7 of 12 | 45% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P11 of 11 | 0% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P11 of 12 | 9% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 2 | P3.5 of 11 | 74% | - |
| Dirt Handling | 1 | P10 of 12 | 18% | - |
| Sand Traction | 2 | P6.5 of 11 | 50% | 1 |
| Grass Traction | 2 | P10 of 11 | 10% | - |
| Mud Traction | 2 | P9 of 11 | 20% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P7.5 of 11 | 39% | - |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P2 of 10 | 89% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P6 of 11 | 49% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport generally combines capable dry handling with weaker wet braking and aquaplaning resistance in SUV tests. Auto Bild placed it eighth of ten in 2020: dry handling was third, but wet braking was eighth with a distance 19.4% longer than the best, and straight-line aquaplaning resistance was last. In Auto Bild Allrad's 2023 comparison it was 11th of 12 and Conditionally recommended, with fourth place for dry handling but 11th for wet braking, 22.4% behind, and last for straight-line aquaplaning. Gravel traction was a more consistent positive in both tests.
ADAC's 2017 result was unusually strong, second of 15 with a balanced dry and wet verdict, contrasting with the later wet-road weaknesses. The 2026 Auto Bild braking comparison put it 29th of 50 overall, with wet stopping distance 22.2% longer than the best. Noise and off-road traction vary: third for noise and first on sand in 2020 became last for both in 2023, so neither quietness nor broad off-road ability is dependable. Auto Express also criticised wet performance and fuel consumption in 2019, while ADAC noted slightly high wear. The dry handling strengths therefore need to be weighed against a recurring wet-road compromise.
Performance Strengths
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Dry handling
Moderate
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- 3rd of 10, 0.7% behind best, 2020 Auto Bild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test
- 4th of 12, 1.3% behind best, 2023 Auto Bild Allrad SUV test
Dynamic dry handling
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)stable dry handling
- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)
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Off-road traction
Moderate
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- 4th of 10 for gravel traction, 2020 Auto Bild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test
- 3rd of 12 for gravel traction, 2023 Auto Bild Allrad SUV test
- Other surfaces varied, including last on sand and near the back on grass and mud in 2023
good traction on gravel
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)High traction on sand and gravel
- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)
Performance Weaknesses
-
Wet braking
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- 8th of 10, 19.4% longer than best, 2020 Auto Bild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test
- 11th of 12, 22.4% longer than best, 2023 Auto Bild Allrad SUV test
- 28th of 50, 22.2% longer than best, 2026 Auto Bild Summer Braking Super Tire Test
significantly longer wet braking distances
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)long wet braking distances
- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- Last of 10 for straight-line aquaplaning, 2020 Auto Bild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test
- Last of 12 straight and 11th of 12 in curves, 2023 Auto Bild Allrad SUV test
limited protection against aquaplaning
- 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023)Limited aquaplaning resistance
- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)
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Tread life
Minor
Details
- Slightly high wear, 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2026 1 test
2023 1 test
P11 of 12
Beat 9% of the field
2023 Best SUV Tires Tested
Conditionally recommended.
2020 1 test
P8 of 10
Beat 11% of the field
2019 1 test
P7 of 8
Beat 0% of the field
2019 Auto Express SUV Tire Test
Poor in the wet and highest fuel consumption on test.
2017 2 tests
P8 of 11
Beat 30% of the field
P2 of 15
Beat 93% of the field
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