Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde: 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 Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde appear in 24 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 takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde still wins on mileage, 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 prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 8.5 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 8.8 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 8.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 7.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 4.5 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.8 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 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 Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 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, Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde in 2, 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 →
