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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Viking Protech NewGen (2026)

Semperit Speed-Life 3Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Life 3

5.5
R15 – R21
VS
Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

4.0
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit summer tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 has a better rating of 55% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Speed-Life 3 and the Protech NewGen were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Viking
Protech NewGen
Number of tests
14
7
Best position
#2
#16
Average position
18.1
32.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
118
94

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Wet Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Wet Handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Wet Circle Cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Viking Protech NewGen
54%
Aquaplaning Cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Dry Braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Viking Protech NewGen
72%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Noise Exterior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Noise Interior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Economy
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Viking Protech NewGen
88%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Fuel Efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Viking Protech NewGen
93%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Viking Protech NewGen
83%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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