Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Expect the P7 C2 to appeal if crisp steering, short braking (particularly dry and initial wet bite) and low noise are priorities. The EGP2 counters with exceptional tread life, consistently low rolling resistance, balanced handling and class-leading value, frequently translating to lower running costs over time.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been thirteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | six | |
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | six | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 have an equal number of test wins. However, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wear and value (e.g., +66% to +110% mileage vs Pirelli in ADAC/AutoBild)
- Very low rolling resistance for strong fuel economy
- Balanced, confidence-inspiring wet and dry handling
- Generally lower external noise and good ride comfort
- Consistently short dry braking and frequent wet braking wins
- Direct steering with strong subjective handling feel
- Good aquaplaning security, especially straight-line
- Often lower purchase price in comparable sizes
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 2.05% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.76% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was 0.17% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scored 5.17% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 1.6% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.93% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.88% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was 1.09% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scored 5.27% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 had 2.63% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 floated at a 1.75% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 0.16% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 0.2% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 20% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.23% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.16% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 7.55% less than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 43.39% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 40.36% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Price
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during five price tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 cost 3.22% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Price: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 12.07% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 1.76% less fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 25.33% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 very highly, praising its exceptional longevity, quiet and comfortable ride, and strong all-round grip with notably low rolling resistance and improved fuel economy. Wet and dry performance are generally confidence-inspiring for touring use, with many reporting excellent safety and aquaplaning resistance. A minority note the tyre's soft sidewalls can make steering feel vague or less sporty and, in some cases, cause tramlining on rutted surfaces; a few also find wet braking weaker than expected. Overall, it's a premium touring tyre focused on comfort, efficiency, and very long life.
Based on 108 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Driver Reviews
Across 26 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is praised for very low noise, high comfort, balanced handling, and strong dry and generally solid wet grip for everyday driving. Many drivers report improved fuel efficiency/rolling resistance and satisfactory wear, though a minority cite weak wet confidence and temperature sensitivity, plus occasional faster wear. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, positioning the P7 C2 as a quiet, comfortable, well-rounded touring tyre.
Based on 32 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Conclusion
If you prioritize the sharpest braking and direct feedback, the Cinturato P7 C2 is compelling. If you drive high annual mileage, value quiet comfort, low fuel use and the strongest cost-per-kilometre, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the smarter buy. The practical takeaway: Pirelli for precision and short stops; Goodyear for total ownership value and all-round consistency.
Key Differences
- Braking bias: Pirelli leads most dry and many wet braking tests; Goodyear occasionally counters with strong wet braking (e.g., ADAC 2023).
- Handling profile: Goodyear often faster on lap in wet/dry; Pirelli scores higher subjectively for steering feel.
- Aquaplaning: Pirelli usually better in straight aquaplaning; Goodyear sometimes stronger in curved aquaplaning.
- Efficiency: Goodyear repeatedly posts lower rolling resistance; Pirelli varies and can be higher.
- Longevity and cost: Goodyear's tread life is dramatically higher, delivering better value per 1,000 km.
- Noise/comfort: Both are refined; slight edge to Goodyear for external noise in several tests, while Pirelli also rates well for comfort.
Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.