Pirelli Scorpion Winter - Test Results

Test Statistics

9

Tests Completed

5^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

8^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Pirelli Scorpion Winter delivers consistently solid, well-rounded performance with notable competitiveness in dry and wet disciplines and efficiency, but exhibits variability on snow and some aquaplaning shortcomings. Across nine winter SUV tests it averages a mid-pack 4.9, with several podiums (including 2/11 in 2018 Auto Bild and 2/7 in 2012 Auto Bild) balancing weaker showings such as 8/10 in the 2021 AZ SUV test.
Key strengths include dry handling/braking and low rolling resistance, underpinned by multiple top-three placings and a class-leading efficiency result. Weaknesses center on wet aquaplaning and snow braking/traction variability, which periodically drags down overall rankings in tougher SUV-focused comparisons.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2021 AZ SUV (63.4 s)
• 3rd place dry braking in 2018 AZ SUV (45.2 m, +1.3% from best)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (40.8 m)
• Strong dry handling speed 3rd/11 in 2018 Auto Bild (+2.7% from best)
Wet Performance (grip/handling & braking) Moderate Details
• 2nd place wet handling in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (87 km/h, +1.5% from best)
• 3rd place wet braking in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (47.8 m, +4.1% from best)
• Mid-field wet metrics in 2018 AZ SUV (wet braking 6/9; wet handling 6/9)
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Strong Details
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (7.66 kg/t)
• 3rd place rolling resistance in 2018 AZ SUV (7.47 kg/t, +6.3% from best)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 2nd place noise in 2018 AZ SUV (72 dB, +1.4% from best)
• Respectable 5th/11 noise in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (71.4 dB, +2.3% from best)
Overall Competitiveness/Awards Moderate Details
• 2nd overall of 11 in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (editorial praise for balanced performance)
• 2nd overall of 7 in 2012 Auto Bild SUV
• Multiple mid-top finishes: 4/8 (2016 AutoBild 4x4), 4/8 (2015 Auto Bild SUV), 5/10 (2013)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 9th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2021 AZ SUV (+11.5% from best)
• 8th/11 straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (+7.8% from best)
• 6th/9 straight aquaplaning in 2018 AZ SUV (+6.3% from best)
Snow Performance (braking/traction) Strong Details
• 8th/10 snow braking in 2021 AZ SUV (+5%) and 8th/10 snow traction (+5.3%)
• 9th/10 snow handling in 2021 AZ SUV (+3.8%)
• 9th/11 snow braking in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (+11.2%)
Wet Performance Consistency Moderate Details
• 8th/10 wet braking in 2021 AZ SUV (+14.6%)
• 8th/10 wet handling in 2021 AZ SUV (+3.9%) vs top-3 wet results in 2018 Auto Bild
Value/Pricing Moderate Details
• Price 7/10 in 2018 Auto Bild SUV (+81.4% from best)
• Price 4/9 in 2018 AZ SUV (+103.7% from best)