Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 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 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appear in 57 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 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 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 overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prefer the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | All Season |
| Tests used | 22 | 35 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 92.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 35.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
