Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nexen N Fera Sport 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 Performance 2 and Nexen N Fera Sport SUV appear in 25 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 3 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV 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 noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 87.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 5.5 111 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Nexen N Fera Sport SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Nexen N Fera Sport SUV in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
