Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV appear in 43 tests, 1 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 T005 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 5 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 2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Bridgestone Turanza T005's brand, sizing or price
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 95.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 4.7 122 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 5.0 112 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 4.2 61 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 6.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 12.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV in 5, with 1 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 →