Comparison: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from India (Apollo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Apollo winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Semperit (52%). In this particular case, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter has a better rating of 82% compared to 75% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 3. The first tyre test of Apollo Aspire XP Winter was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Aspire XP Winter and the Speed-Grip 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

#	Apollo Aspire XP Winter /82%	Semperit Speed-Grip 3 /75%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Apollo Aspire XP Winter

/82%

Semperit Speed-Grip 3

/75%

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Segment

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter Lowcost

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 49

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 20

Number of tests

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 11x

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 6x

Best position in test

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 1.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 3.

Worst position in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 15.

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 30.

Average position in tests

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 7.64

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 11.17

Year of the last test

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 2023

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter Exemplary

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter Good

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
80%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 82%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 64%

Wet braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 92%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 71%

Wet handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 86%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 78%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 92%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 58%

Wet circle cornering

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 79%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 79%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter ?

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
79%

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
75%

Snow traction

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 80%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

Snow braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 77%

Snow cornering

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 69%

Snow handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 76%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
81%

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
80%

Rolling resistance

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 78%

Mileage

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 80%

Price/value

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 83%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter ?

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
85%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
75%

Dry braking

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 80%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 75%

Dry handling

1. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 90%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 76%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3
80%

Apollo
Aspire XP Winter
76%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 73%

Comfort

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter 80%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ? dB

2. Apollo Aspire XP Winter ? dB

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Apollo Aspire XP Winter Rating: Good	2	2+	2	2
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2+	2	2-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Apollo Aspire XP Winter	35,1	25,3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	30,8	26
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Apollo Aspire XP Winter Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2	1-
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2	2-	1-	2+
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Comparison: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3

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