Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 T005 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 60 tests, 14 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 takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage, 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 14 independent tests:
- 20252025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test
- 20232023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
- 20232023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
- 20222022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
- 20222022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
- 20222022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
- 20212021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
- 20212021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16
- 20212021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 12.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 T005 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 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 Performance 2 in 22, with 14 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 →