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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Matador MP 44 Elite 3 (2026)

Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformancePremium
GoodyearGoodyear

Efficient Grip Performance

5.0
R14 – R20
VS
Matador MP 44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP 44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Matador (22%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance and the MP 44 Elite 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Efficient Grip Performance is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Matador
MP 44 Elite 3
Number of tests
16
2
Best position
#3
#22
Average position
5.5
22.5
Latest test
2023
2018
Available sizes
212
25

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
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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