GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Marshal MU12: 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 Marshal MU12 appear in 8 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 GT-Radial SportActive 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Marshal MU12 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Marshal MU12 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Marshal MU12's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Marshal MU12 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #7 |
| Avg rank | 9.2 | 35.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial SportActive 2
Marshal MU12
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial SportActive 2 | Marshal MU12 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.4 41 | Avg rank 43.0 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.8 2 | Avg rank 37.0 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.3 111 | No data | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | No data | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.6 | No data | GT-Radial SportActive 2 |
💧 Wet: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Marshal MU12
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 43.0 for the Marshal MU12.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Marshal MU12
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 37.0 for the Marshal MU12.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Marshal MU12
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Marshal MU12.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Marshal MU12
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Marshal MU12.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial SportActive 2 vs Marshal MU12
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.6, compared to no data for the Marshal MU12.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial SportActive 2 or Marshal MU12?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks higher on average than the Marshal MU12.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Marshal MU12 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 ranks better than the Marshal MU12.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 shows better mileage performance than the Marshal MU12.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial SportActive 2 appears in 7 independent tests, Marshal MU12 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 →