Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2: 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 Semperit SpeedLife 2 appear in 27 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Semperit SpeedLife 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 5 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 Semperit SpeedLife 2 still wins on noise / comfort, 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 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 12.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Semperit SpeedLife 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 11.6 11 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 14.8 11 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Semperit SpeedLife 2 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 11.6 for the Semperit SpeedLife 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 14.8 for the Semperit SpeedLife 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 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 Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 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 Semperit SpeedLife 2
The Semperit SpeedLife 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Semperit SpeedLife 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Semperit SpeedLife 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit SpeedLife 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Semperit SpeedLife 2 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit SpeedLife 2 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, Semperit SpeedLife 2 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →