Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61: 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 Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 appear in 23 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 noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
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 noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 5.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 81.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 6.3 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 6.0 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 7.3 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 7.0 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 7.3 for the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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, Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →