Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV appear in 6 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.

    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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV still wins on efficiency, 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

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUVGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used51
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.75.1
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score95.984.5

    Tire Lab Score

    95.9
    Excellent · Summer
    84.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUVGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.7
    122
    Avg rank 4.8
    1
    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.0
    112
    Avg rank 7.0
    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.2
    61
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    No data
    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 5.0
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV

    💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 4.8 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV appears in 5 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →