Avon ZV7 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Avon ZV7 and Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 appear in 10 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Avon ZV7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Avon ZV7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Avon ZV7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Avon ZV7 | Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #12 |
| Avg rank | 17.0 | 30.4 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.5 | 79.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Avon ZV7
Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Avon ZV7 | Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.8 1 | Avg rank 34.0 | Avon ZV7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 18.1 1 | Avg rank 33.0 | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 14.0 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 19.5 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.7 1 | No data | Avon ZV7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Avon ZV7 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 17.8, compared to 34.0 for the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
☀️ Dry: Avon ZV7 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 18.1, compared to 33.0 for the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Avon ZV7 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
📏 Mileage: Avon ZV7 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 19.5, compared to no data for the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Avon ZV7 vs Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3
The Avon ZV7 wins this category with an average rank of 9.7, compared to no data for the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Avon ZV7 or Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Avon ZV7 ranks higher on average than the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Avon ZV7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Avon ZV7 ranks better than the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Avon ZV7 shows better mileage performance than the Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Avon ZV7 appears in 7 independent tests, Matador MP 47 Hectorra 3 in 3, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →