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Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Verde vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Pirelli (79%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Verde was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 82% of Pirelli Scorpion Verde has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Scorpion Verde is made in Italy and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Scorpion Verde
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
8
2
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
5.1
1.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
117
23

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet handling
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
68%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
61%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Offroad

Offroad
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
76%
Mud traction
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
75%
Sand traction
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
76%
Grass traction
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
71%
Handling on gravel
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
81%
Gravel traction
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
78%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry handling
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry braking
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
65%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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