Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Powertrac City Tour: 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 Powertrac City Tour appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Powertrac City Tour performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Powertrac City Tour are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Powertrac City Tour's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Powertrac City Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #7 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 39.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Powertrac City Tour
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Powertrac City Tour | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 48.0 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 43.0 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 48.0 for the Powertrac City Tour.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 43.0 for the Powertrac City Tour.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 10.9, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Powertrac City Tour?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks higher on average than the Powertrac City Tour.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Powertrac City Tour 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 Powertrac City Tour.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Powertrac City Tour.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Powertrac City Tour in 1.
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