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1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Lowcost2. Federal Evoluzion ST-1 Lowcost
Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Federal Evoluzion ST-1
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The side-by-side comparison of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 and the Federal Evoluzion ST-1 shows a clear performance gap in independent testing. This summary pulls together available test data and our ratings to give a concise verdict for users researching summer tyres.
Quick snapshot: our internal ratings give the Sava Intensa UHP 2 a score of 67% and the Federal Evoluzion ST-1 36%. In the Autobild test (53 tyres) Sava finished 17th while Federal was 24th. No newer replacement model is listed for either tyre; Sava is the successor to the older Sava Intensa UHP.
How the Sava Intensa UHP 2 performs
The Sava Intensa UHP 2 stands out as the stronger candidate for everyday summer driving. Test highlights from Autobild and other summaries point to several strengths:
- Balanced wet/dry performance: Autobild notes short dry braking distances and generally good behaviour on wet surfaces despite some understeer in combined wet/dry handling scenarios.
- Economy and value: low rolling resistance and a favourable price/value balance are called out — making it a sensible choice for drivers who want efficiency without sacrificing safety.
- Aquaplaning: listed as a best feature (aquaplaning cross), though some test commentary points to only a moderate aquaplaning reserve rather than class-leading aquaplaning resistance.
Weaknesses are limited but notable: testers reported a tendency to understeer in certain wet/dry transitions and that aquaplaning margin is not exceptional. The Sava has the better overall test position and the higher score, making it the more convincing option for most users. For more on the brand and range see the Sava manufacturer page.
How the Federal Evoluzion ST-1 performs
The Federal Evoluzion ST-1 scored considerably lower across the available tests. With a 36% rating and a 24th place in Autobild, its weaknesses outweigh its strengths in our test summary:
- Overall grip and handling: lower ranking indicates weaker wet/dry grip and less consistent handling compared with the Sava.
- Test reliability: Federal sits further down the results table, which suggests it underperforms on braking, aquaplaning resistance or both relative to mid‑pack and premium competitors.
There are no listed strong distinguishing features from the tests that would make the Federal a clear choice over competitors. See the Federal brand page for product details and range: Federal manufacturer.
Head-to-head verdict
Across the available test data the Sava Intensa UHP 2 is the better-performing summer tyre. It beats the Federal Evoluzion ST-1 both in absolute score (67% vs 36%) and in test ranking (17th vs 24th in Autobild out of 53). The Sava offers a convincing mix of dry braking, economical rolling resistance and decent wet performance for its price segment. The Federal does not show competitive strengths in the tests and would be a downgrade if you are prioritizing braking and handling.
Choose the Sava Intensa UHP 2 for a balanced, value-oriented summer tyre (view tyre). If you want to inspect the Federal model further, see the product page (view tyre), but be aware it lagged behind in the tests.
Number of sizes available
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Best position in test
Worst position in test
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1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 13.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 61.7 | 27.4 | |||||
| Federal Evoluzion ST-1 | 65 | 29 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 34,7 | 35,5 | |||||
| Federal Evoluzion ST-1 | 35,3 | 39,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Sava Intensa UHP 2 | 35,7 | 32,8 | |||||
| Federal Evoluzion ST-1 | 37 | 33,4 | |||||
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