Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 36 tests, 4 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 Bridgestone Turanza 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, with 4 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 →