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

Matador MP 44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP 44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
VS
Vredestein Sportrac 5Premium
VredesteinVredestein

Sportrac 5

R14 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Vredestein summer tyres are slightly better rated (62%) than Matador (22%). But when it comes to comparing Matador MP 44 Elite 3 and Vredestein Sportrac 5, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the MP 44 Elite 3 and the Sportrac 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Matador
MP 44 Elite 3
Vredestein
Sportrac 5
Number of tests
2
9
Best position
#22
#1
Average position
22.5
7.8
Latest test
2018
2019
Available sizes
25
60

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
Vredestein Sportrac 5
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Sportrac 5
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Sportrac 5
71%
Wet handling
Vredestein Sportrac 5
85%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Sportrac 5
78%
Wet braking
Vredestein Sportrac 5
80%
Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Sportrac 5
85%
Dry driving behavior
Vredestein Sportrac 5
73%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Sportrac 5
81%
Mileage
Vredestein Sportrac 5
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Sportrac 5
78%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Sportrac 5
75%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

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

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