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Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data


The Sava Intensa UHP 2 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 are two summer tyres made by Sava and Michelin respectively. There is no newer model that has replaced either of these tyre models. The Sava Intensa UHP 2 features a continuation of the popular Intensa UHP series, following the Sava Intensa UHP model.


In the Autobild test involving 50 tyres, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 ranked 11th while the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored significantly better, ranking 6th. The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 notably excelled in the categories of wet braking and mileage.


According to the details, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has been rated at 96% by our reviewers, making it an ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyre. The Sava Intensa UHP 2, however, had a lower review score of 67% and does not fall under the UUHP category.


Test summaries from Autobild 2025 illustrated pros and cons for each tyre. The advantages of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 include precise steering behavior, very good driving dynamics, good aquaplaning reserves, and short wet and dry braking. However, the high price was listed as a disadvantage.


The Sava Intensa UHP 2 was praised for its short dry braking, low rolling resistance, and its favorable price level. However, it was criticized for its understeering wet/dry handling and mediocre aquaplaning reserves.


In comparison, depending on your budget and specific needs, you might prefer the top-rated Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for its superior performance, or, if price and low rolling resistance are key factors, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 may be a more suitable option.


In conclusion, both of these tyres offer distinctive strengths and weaknesses, with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 outperforming the Sava Intensa UHP 2 in overall tests. However, price and specific preferences must also be considered when choosing the suitable tyre.

Test Profile

Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
15
14
26
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
13.3
3.4
2.2
Latest test
2026
2026
2026
Available sizes
76
70
66

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Sava Intensa UHP 2
62%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Sava Intensa UHP 2
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Wet Handling
Sava Intensa UHP 2
55%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Sava Intensa UHP 2
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Sava Intensa UHP 2
51%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Aquaplaning Cross
Sava Intensa UHP 2
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
Dry Performance
Sava Intensa UHP 2
70%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Sava Intensa UHP 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Dry Handling
Sava Intensa UHP 2
57%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Comfort & Noise
Sava Intensa UHP 2
75%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Sava Intensa UHP 2
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Economy
Sava Intensa UHP 2
70%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Mileage
Sava Intensa UHP 2
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
93%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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