Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Hifly HF201: 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 and Hifly HF201 appear in 10 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Hifly HF201 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hifly HF201 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Hifly HF201 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 8 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #8 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 31.6 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 77.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Hifly HF201
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Hifly HF201 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 211 | Avg rank 37.8 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 36.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 112 | Avg rank 27.7 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.0 | Avg rank 27.5 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.8 | Avg rank 8.0 | Hifly HF201 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Hifly HF201
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 37.8 for the Hifly HF201.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Hifly HF201
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 36.0 for the Hifly HF201.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Hifly HF201
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 27.7 for the Hifly HF201.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Hifly HF201
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to 27.5 for the Hifly HF201.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Hifly HF201
The Hifly HF201 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.8 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance or Hifly HF201?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance ranks higher on average than the Hifly HF201.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hifly HF201 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance ranks better than the Hifly HF201.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance shows better mileage performance than the Hifly HF201.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance appears in 8 independent tests, Hifly HF201 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
