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Comparison: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from India (Apollo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Apollo (60%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 53% of the Apollo Aspire XP Winter. The first tyre test of Apollo Aspire XP Winter was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Aspire XP Winter and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
8
49
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
13.6
4.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
53
191

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
80%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Wet Handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
82%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
85%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Dry Handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
90%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
76%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
77%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Traction
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Snow Handling
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
69%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
77%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Ride Comfort
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Economy
Confidence
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
79%
Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Mileage
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%

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Tread pattern comparison

Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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