18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Sava (64%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Powerproof and the Intensa UHP 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Number of tests
11
16
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.5
13.7
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
53
76

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Nokian
Powerproof
Sava Intensa UHP 2
74%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Wet Braking
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
72%
Wet Handling
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
60%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian Powerproof
77%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian Powerproof
71%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
85%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
74%
Nokian
Powerproof
Sava Intensa UHP 2
79%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Dry Braking
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
83%
Dry Handling
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
71%
Nokian
Powerproof
Sava Intensa UHP 2
71%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Noise Exterior
Nokian Powerproof
68%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
73%
Noise Interior
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
64%
Ride Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
66%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
65%
Nokian
Powerproof
Sava Intensa UHP 2
77%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Rolling Resistance
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
67%
Fuel Efficiency
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
93%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof
53%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
71%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

View general comparison

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTireLab.com

GET

TheTireLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.