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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
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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

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.

Dry
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
94%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
94%
Safety
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
87%
Wet
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
77%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
67%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
42%
Comfort
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
92%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Costs
Confidence
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Fuel efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
89%

Dimensions and prices

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

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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