Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook iON Evo: 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 Hankook iON Evo appear in 26 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 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 Hankook iON Evo performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 4 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 Hankook iON Evo 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 noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Hankook iON Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 94.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook iON Evo
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Hankook iON Evo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 3.7 343 | Hankook iON Evo |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 1.9 512 | Hankook iON Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 3.4 24 | Hankook iON Evo |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Hankook iON Evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 4.4 2 | Hankook iON Evo |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook iON Evo
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook iON Evo
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 1.9, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook iON Evo
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook iON Evo
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook iON Evo
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Hankook iON Evo?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook iON Evo ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook iON Evo 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 Hankook iON Evo ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook iON Evo 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, Hankook iON Evo in 4, 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 →