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Comparison: Matador Hectorra 5 vs. Matador MP 44 Elite 3 (2026)

Matador Hectorra 5Budget
MatadorMatador

Hectorra 5

2.2
R14 – R20
VS
Matador MP 44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP 44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Matador, which is a brand from Slovakia. Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. The first tyre test of Matador Hectorra 5 was done in 2023, compared to 2016 when was the Matador MP 44 Elite 3 first tested.

Test Profile

Matador
Hectorra 5
Matador
MP 44 Elite 3
Number of tests
4
2
Best position
#15
#22
Average position
34.3
22.5
Latest test
2026
2018
Available sizes
101
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
Matador Hectorra 5
74%
Dry
Confidence
Matador Hectorra 5
82%
Comfort
Confidence
Matador Hectorra 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Matador Hectorra 5
79%

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