Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nokian Powerproof 1: 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 Nokian Powerproof 1 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Nokian Powerproof 1 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Powerproof 1 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Nokian Powerproof 1's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Nokian Powerproof 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 13.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 81.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Powerproof 1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Nokian Powerproof 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 12.4 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 15.5 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 12.4 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 12.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 13.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nokian Powerproof 1
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 12.4 for the Nokian Powerproof 1.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nokian Powerproof 1
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 15.5 for the Nokian Powerproof 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nokian Powerproof 1
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 12.4 for the Nokian Powerproof 1.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nokian Powerproof 1
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Powerproof 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nokian Powerproof 1
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 13.0 for the Nokian Powerproof 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Nokian Powerproof 1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Powerproof 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Powerproof 1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the Nokian Powerproof 1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Powerproof 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Nokian Powerproof 1 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 →