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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Matador MP44 Elite 3 (2026)

Bridgestone Turanza 6Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza 6

8.1
R16 – R22
VS
Matador MP44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Matador (22%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to when was the Matador MP44 Elite 3 first tested. We also know where Turanza 6 is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Matador
MP44 Elite 3
Number of tests
17
—
Best position
#2
—
Average position
5.9
—
Latest test
2026
—
Available sizes
244
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These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Turanza 6
72%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
80%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Offroad
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
84%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
92%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Turanza 6
63%

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