Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 appear in 15 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 Performance 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 14 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 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 7.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.5 | 83.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 1 | Avg rank 6.9 39 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 4.4 84 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 8.5 82 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 16.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.9 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 7.0 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 wins this category with an average rank of 16.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV or Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 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 Performance 2 SUV ranks better than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 in 14.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
