GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Imperial Ecosport 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 and Imperial Ecosport 2 appear in 13 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Imperial Ecosport 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 6 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial Ecosport 2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose GT-Radial SportActive 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 19.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | 80.6 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Imperial Ecosport 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Imperial Ecosport 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.4 41 | Avg rank 21.3 1 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Avg rank 22.1 1 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.3 111 | Avg rank 6.0 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.6 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 21.3 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 22.1 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.3 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.6 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial SportActive 2 or Imperial Ecosport 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial Ecosport 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Imperial Ecosport 2 ranks better than the GT-Radial SportActive 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial SportActive 2 appears in 7 independent tests, Imperial Ecosport 2 in 6, 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 →