Continental UltraContact 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 Continental UltraContact and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 23 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 Continental UltraContact performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental UltraContact still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Continental UltraContact | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 22 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 23.6 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental UltraContact
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental UltraContact | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 26.0 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Continental UltraContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 28.0 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 26.5 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 27.0 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental UltraContact vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 26.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
☀️ Dry: Continental UltraContact vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Continental UltraContact wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental UltraContact vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 28.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
📏 Mileage: Continental UltraContact vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 26.5 for the Continental UltraContact.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental UltraContact vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 27.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental UltraContact or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Continental UltraContact.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the Continental UltraContact.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental UltraContact appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, 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 →