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

Budget

Semperit

Speed-Life 3

VS

Protech NewGen

4.0

R15 – R21

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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

Speed-Life 3

Protech NewGen

Number of tests

14

7

Best position

#2

#16

Average position

18.1

32.7

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

118

94

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry

Confidence

Semperit Speed-Life 3

86%

Viking Protech NewGen

77%

Dry braking

Semperit Speed-Life 3

94%

Viking Protech NewGen

95%

Dry driving behavior

Semperit Speed-Life 3

82%

Viking Protech NewGen

73%

Safety

Semperit Speed-Life 3

81%

Viking Protech NewGen

64%

Wet

Confidence

Semperit Speed-Life 3

98%

Viking Protech NewGen

87%

Aquaplaning - cross

Semperit Speed-Life 3

98%

Viking Protech NewGen

94%

Wet braking

Semperit Speed-Life 3

99%

Viking Protech NewGen

85%

Wet circle cornering

Semperit Speed-Life 3

96%

Viking Protech NewGen

98%

Wet handling

Semperit Speed-Life 3

97%

Viking Protech NewGen

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit Speed-Life 3

98%

Viking Protech NewGen

84%

Comfort

Confidence

Semperit Speed-Life 3

96%

Viking Protech NewGen

98%

Exterior noise

Semperit Speed-Life 3

99%

Viking Protech NewGen

97%

Interior noise

Semperit Speed-Life 3

93%

Viking Protech NewGen

98%

Costs

Confidence

Semperit Speed-Life 3

98%

Viking Protech NewGen

100%

Fuel efficiency

Semperit Speed-Life 3

97%

Viking Protech NewGen

100%

Mileage

Semperit Speed-Life 3

98%

Viking Protech NewGen

99%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2026	245/45 R19	View
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2023	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Summer	2021	225/50 R17	View