Continental TerrainContact AT vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Across two shared professional tests, the Continental consistently delivered shorter braking distances and stronger wet and snow performance, while the Pirelli leaned on stable highway efficiency and slightly sharper steering feel in select scenarios. If you split time between daily commuting and weekend trails, the distinctions in braking, noise, comfort, and rolling resistance will matter day-to-day.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental TerrainContact AT | two |
While it might look like the Continental TerrainContact AT is better than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Best-in-test wet grip: shortest wet braking and fastest wet handling
- Shorter dry braking and strong overall road safety margins
- Significantly lower noise and better ride comfort
- Consistently better snow braking, traction, and handling
- Lower rolling resistance for better fuel economy
- Slight edge in dry handling lap time
- Good curved aquaplaning resistance
- Engaging subjective feel on gravel with assertive AT styling
Dry Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT stopped the vehicle in 4.15% less distance than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was 0.28% faster around a lap than the Continental TerrainContact AT.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT stopped the vehicle in 7.86% less distance than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT was 3.52% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT was 2.26% faster around a wet circle than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT floated at a 0.71% higher speed than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus slipped out at a 8.24% higher speed than the Continental TerrainContact AT.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT stopped the vehicle in 6.4% less distance than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT accelerated 9.58% faster than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT was 7.75% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Gravel Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one gravel handling [s] tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT was 0.68% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Gravel Handling [s]: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Gravel Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Gravel Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during one subj. gravel handling tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scored 5.56% more points than the Continental TerrainContact AT.
Best In Subj. Gravel Handling: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
See how the Subj. Gravel Handling winner was calculated >>
Dirt Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one dirt handling [s] tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT was 0.45% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Dirt Handling [s]: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Dirt Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dirt Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performed equally well in subj. dirt handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dirt Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Subj. Dirt Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT scored 5.26% more points than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT scored 10% more points than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Subj. Noise: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental TerrainContact AT measured 7.94% quieter than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Noise: Continental TerrainContact AT
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus had a 8.07% lower rolling resistance than the Continental TerrainContact AT.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental TerrainContact AT Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Continental TerrainContact AT for excellent wet traction and hydroplane resistance, a quiet and comfortable ride for an AT, confident handling/feedback, and solid treadwear with even wear patterns. Many also report reliable performance on gravel, dirt, and light-to-moderate trails. A minority noted concerns in winter mountain conditions, while others reported better-than-average snow/ice traction, so cold-weather performance appears mixed. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, especially for on-road manners in rain and everyday use.
Based on 8 reviews with an average rating of 76%
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus highly for confident wet and dry grip, quiet and comfortable on-road manners (for an A/T), strong snow/ice capability (3PMSF), and durable tread life, with many reporting 60,000-90,000 km. Off-road performance on dirt, gravel, and light trails is widely praised. A minority report issues such as high noise on some vehicles, faster/uneven wear when underinflated or on certain setups, and isolated quality/sidewall concerns. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the weight of high-scoring reviews.
Based on 23 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Conclusion
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus counters with lower rolling resistance (-8.1%), slightly crisper dry handling lap time, stronger curved aquaplaning, and subjectively engaging gravel balance. If you value efficiency, a meatier AT look, and occasional dirt-road play, it remains appealing. For most mixed-use drivers prioritizing safety, refinement, and wet/snow assurance, the Continental is the clearer choice.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Continental 58.0 m vs Pirelli 62.95 m (Conti +7.9%)
- Dry braking: Continental 41.6 m vs Pirelli 43.4 m (Conti +4.2%)
- Noise: Continental 71.9 dB vs Pirelli 78.1 dB (Conti much quieter)
- Snow performance: Continental wins braking, traction, handling in both tests
- Efficiency: Pirelli lower rolling resistance (8.89 vs 9.67 kg/t)
- Aquaplaning balance: Pirelli better on curve; Continental slightly better straight
Overall Winner: Continental TerrainContact AT
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental TerrainContact AT has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.