Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 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 Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 23 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 Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 22 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.7 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun |
💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.7 for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.
☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.7 for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 7.3 for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.
📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 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 Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
