Comparison: Imperial EcoSport 2 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit summer tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 has a better rating of 55% compared to 17% of the Imperial EcoSport 2. The first tyre test of Imperial EcoSport 2 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the EcoSport 2 and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.