Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium2. Apollo Aspire XP Lowcost
Comparison: Apollo Aspire XP vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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Our tyre comparison involves the Apollo Aspire XP and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Both are summer tyres, specifically built for a better grip and handling during the hot season.
While both bring impressive features to the table, differentiation occurs when considering the fine details. In model evaluation, the Apollo Aspire XP hasn't been given an overall rating yet, implying limited feedback. On the other hand, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is quite celebrated, netting an 84% rating.
From a test perspective, in Autobild, the Apollo Aspire XP ended up in 14th position out of 53 total tyres, with its best features being the rolling resistance. This means that it presents less resistance when in motion, promoting improved fuel efficiency.
On the contrary, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 stood second in the same test, showcasing a wide array of strengths including cross aquaplaning, longitudinal aquaplaning, dry braking, and wet handling. Its high pooled score and position reflect its overall top performance across different parameters.
It's also noteworthy that the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is a successor to the Pilot Sport 3, and it has also been replaced by the Pilot Sport 5, suggesting that regular model upgrades are part of Michelin's growth strategy to cater better to market demands. The tyres are made in Spain and Germany, attesting to European quality standards.
To conclude, based on mutual test positions, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 narrowly edges out the Apollo Aspire XP. However, those prioritising fuel-efficiency may lean towards Apollo Aspire XP due to its lower rolling resistance.
Explore more about these tyres and others from the same manufacturers, Apollo and Michelin.
Disclaimer: Always remember that different tyres excel in different areas and choosing a tyre should always be based on your personal driving habits, preferences, and conditions.
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Best position in test
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Average position in tests
2. Apollo Aspire XP 8.56
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Apollo Aspire XP Exemplary2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Apollo Aspire XP Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Apollo Aspire XP Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | 2- | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Apollo Aspire XP | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 32,1 | 29,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Apollo Aspire XP Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 1 | 1 | 1- | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Apollo Aspire XP | 36,3 | 31 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 34,2 | 29,6 | |||||
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