Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kleber Citilander: 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 Kleber Citilander appear in 24 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 takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Kleber Citilander performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 2 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Kleber Citilander 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 prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Kleber Citilander |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 79.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Kleber Citilander
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Kleber Citilander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Kleber Citilander |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Kleber Citilander |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Kleber Citilander |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Kleber Citilander |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Kleber Citilander |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kleber Citilander
The Kleber Citilander wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kleber Citilander
The Kleber Citilander wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kleber Citilander
The Kleber Citilander wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kleber Citilander
The Kleber Citilander wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kleber Citilander
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Kleber Citilander.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kleber Citilander
The Kleber Citilander wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Kleber Citilander?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Citilander ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kleber Citilander 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 Kleber Citilander ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Citilander.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Kleber Citilander in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
