P8 of 10
Beat 22% of the field
Pirelli Scorpion Verde Test Results
Tested 2013 to 2022
7 publications
Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde averages a finish of 5th.
- 11Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 1Podium finishes
- 5thAverage finish
- 54%Field beaten on average
- 7Publications
11 tests, 2013 to 2022
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 54%
The latest test
Record by discipline
Where the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 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 | 4 | P5 of 9.3 | 54% | - |
| Dry Handling | 4 | P4.5 of 9.3 | 58% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P5 of 9.3 | 55% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 4 | P6.8 of 9.3 | 31% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P7 of 11 | 40% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 4 | P5.8 of 9.3 | 42% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P4 of 11 | 70% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 3 | P4 of 9.7 | 68% | 1 |
| Gravel Traction | 3 | P6.3 of 9.7 | 43% | - |
| Sand Traction | 2 | P6.5 of 10.5 | 42% | - |
| Grass Traction | 3 | P6.7 of 9.7 | 32% | - |
| Mud Traction | 3 | P6.7 of 9.7 | 33% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P7 of 8 | 14% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Noise | 3 | P3 of 9.7 | 77% | - |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 4 | P3.3 of 9.3 | 73% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Nokian Line SUV
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 11 tests. Updated September 15, 2025.
Across 11 summer SUV tests, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde delivers solid mid-pack performance with notable strengths in noise/comfort, rolling resistance/efficiency, and occasional standout wet braking and gravel ability. It rarely wins overall but often sits just behind class leaders, with average overall position 4.6. Weaknesses cluster around wet braking/handling consistency in newer tests, aquaplaning margins in some sizes, and off-road traction (mud/grass), plus relatively high purchase price in several comparisons.
Performance Strengths
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Noise & Comfort
Strong
Details
- 2nd place noise 63.3 dB in 2022 AutoBild SUV (+0.8% from best)
- 2nd place noise 66.7 dB in 2018 Allrad (+0.5% from best)
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Rolling Resistance / Efficiency
Strong
Details
- 3rd/11 rolling resistance 7.55 kg/t in 2022 (+10.5% from best)
- 2nd/8 rolling resistance 5.07 kg/t in 2020 ViBilagare (+2% from best)
- 3rd/8 rolling resistance 7.65 kg/t in 2018 (+2.3% from best)
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Dry Performance
Moderate
Details
- 2016 Off Road: noted strongest dry braking in group (overall 4/6)
- Dry handling 3rd/10 (+0.7%) and dry braking 4th/10 (+4.5%) in 2020 Auto Bild Allrad
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Wet Braking (peak results) & Water Evacuation
Moderate
Details
- 1st/8 wet braking in 2018 Allrad (52.2 m)
- Straight and curved aquaplaning 4th/11 in 2022 (+3.6%/+3.7% from best)
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Light Off-Road (Gravel)
Moderate
Details
- 1st/8 gravel handling in 2018 Allrad
- 4th/11 gravel handling in 2022 (+0.6% from best)
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Dry grip
Strong
in 4 of 8 tests
Details
stable and safe behavior on wet and dry roads
- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)High grip and good handling in the dry
- 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test (2018)Good results on dry and wet surfaces
- 2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire Test (2015)Good in the dry
- 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (2013)
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Wet handling
Strong
in 3 of 8 tests
Details
- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
good lateral stability
- 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test (2016)well balanced handling on wet roads
- 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (2013)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 3 of 8 tests
Details
stable and safe behavior on wet and dry roads
- 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2020)Good results on dry and wet surfaces
- 2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire Test (2015)excellent wet grip
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test (2013)
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Off-road traction
Moderate
in 2 of 8 tests
Details
Balanced handling off-road
- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)Strong in the sand
- 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (2013)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Performance Consistency (Braking/Handling)
Strong
Details
- 10th/11 wet braking (+12.9%) and 7th/11 wet handling (+2%) in 2022 AutoBild SUV
- 5th/8 wet braking (+14%) and 6th/8 wet handling (+6.4%) in 2020 ViBilagare
- 9th/10 wet handling (+4.8%) in 2020 Allrad
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Aquaplaning Margins
Moderate
Details
- 9th/10 straight aquaplaning (+4.9%) in 2020 Allrad
- 5th/8 straight aquaplaning (+4.1%) in 2018 Allrad
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Off-Road Traction (Mud/Grass/Sand)
Moderate
Details
- Grass traction 8th/8 (+13.5%) in 2018 Allrad
- Mud traction 9th/10 (+10.5%) in 2020 Allrad
- Sand traction 7th/10 (+8.4%) in 2020 Allrad; 6th/11 (+16.6%) in 2022
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Value/Purchase Price
Strong
Details
- Price 9th/10 (+41.9% from best) in 2022 AutoBild SUV
- Price 7th/10 (+44.9% from best) in 2020 Allrad
- Price 5th/8 (+70.8% from best) in 2018 Allrad
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Aquaplaning resistance
Moderate
in 2 of 8 tests
Details
Poor wet handling with sudden loss of grip, low aquaplaning resistance, poor comfort
- 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tire Test (2020)Weak resistance to lateral aquaplaning
- 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test (2016)
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Behavior at the limit
Moderate
in 2 of 8 tests
Details
Average stability and understeer in the wet
- 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test (2018)don't like going past their limit
- 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (2013)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 8 tests
Details
Extended wet braking distance
- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
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Steering feel
Minor
in 1 of 8 tests
Details
delayed steering response
- 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde (8 tests) and 60 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Dry grip strength in 4 of 8 tests 12 praise, 2 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Snow traction no test mentions it 6 praise, 2 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 2 praise, 5 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
- Puncture resistance no test mentions it 1 praise, 5 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 11
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2022 1 test
2020 2 tests
P6 of 8
Beat 29% of the field
P5 of 10
Beat 56% of the field
2018 1 test
P4 of 8
Beat 57% of the field
2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test
Satisfactory.
2017 1 test
P5 of 15
Beat 71% of the field
2016 3 tests
P4 of 6
Beat 40% of the field
2016 Off Road Summer SUV Tire Test
Recommended
P4 of 9
Beat 63% of the field
P5 of 7
Beat 33% of the field
2015 1 test
P4 of 9
Beat 63% of the field
2013 2 tests
P4 of 11
Beat 70% of the field
2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test
The Pirelli Scorpion Verde (Green) has good braking performance and well balanced handling on wet roads. Good in the dry, the Pirellis don't like going past their limit and are quickest when driven just under. Strong in the sand, but only average comfort leave the Scorpion Verde in fourth.
P2 of 9
Beat 88% of the field
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