Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The data shows a clear personality split. The Hankook often posts the shorter braking numbers (especially in the dry, and frequently in the wet too), and it's usually cheaper to buy. The Goodyear, however, repeatedly counters with markedly stronger longevity, lower rolling resistance, lower noise, and-crucially-more dependable aquaplaning performance, which can matter more than small braking deltas once standing water enters the picture.
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 ten tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | six | |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | four |
While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 purely based on the higher number of test wins, 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
- Exceptional tread life and low wear: repeatedly +25% to +72% higher predicted mileage in shared tests (e.g., 45,250 vs 26,250 km in 2024 AutoBild; 65,700 vs 42,200 km in 2023 ADAC)
- Stronger aquaplaning safety margin, especially curved aquaplaning (wins 6/6), supporting more secure behaviour in deeper water
- Lower rolling resistance and often better efficiency metrics (wins 5/5 rolling resistance; frequently competitive fuel figures), supporting lower running costs
- Comfort/refinement advantages: generally lower external noise (wins 5/7 noise comparisons) and a consistently “balanced” touring character in test write-ups
- Consistently short braking distances across sizes, particularly in wet braking (wins 9/10) and dry braking (wins 7/10), often by small but repeatable margins
- Very competitive purchase price in most datasets (wins 6/6 price comparisons), improving affordability and initial value
- Strong, confidence-inspiring dry dynamics in several tests, with competitive dry handling results and good grip at the limit
- Often good wet braking/handling on shallower-water tests, making it feel grippy in typical rain conditions (while not matching Goodyear in deeper-water aquaplaning)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 1.32% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.39% faster around a lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 0.34% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stopped the vehicle in 3.08% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.68% less distance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 2.62% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was 0.22% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.2% faster around a wet circle than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 floated at a 0.93% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 7.09% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.98% quieter than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 8.79% less than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wear
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 29.44% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has a 12.27% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Price
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during six price tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 cost 8.49% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Price: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 3.69% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 used 0.71% less fuel than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Abrasion
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 12.97% less particle wear matter than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Driver Reviews
Across 102 reviews, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is most often praised as a premium touring tyre with outstanding tread life, strong all-round grip, and a noticeably quieter, more comfortable ride than many budget or OEM-fit alternatives. Many drivers also report improved fuel economy/low rolling resistance and consistent day-to-day security in both dry and wet conditions. A smaller but meaningful minority report a soft sidewall feel that makes steering less precise (especially when pushed), and some users experience higher road noise or noise increasing with mileage; wet braking is also described as weaker than top rivals by a subset of reviewers.
Based on 113 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Driver Reviews
Across 71 reviews, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is generally seen as a strong value-focused touring tyre, most often praised for being quiet, smooth and confidence-inspiring with strong dry handling and good wet grip when new. Many drivers also highlight stable braking/handling and an overall “premium feel” for the price compared with more expensive rivals. The most repeated drawback is faster-than-expected wear, with several owners reporting that wet grip (and sometimes noise) deteriorates noticeably as tread depth drops; a smaller but recurring group also finds the ride a bit stiff/harsh on some cars.
Based on 75 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Conclusion
But the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the more complete “owning experience” tyre. It dominates wear in every shared wear test (5/5 wins), often by a large margin-e.g., 2024 AutoBild: 45,250 km vs 26,250 km (+72%); 2026 ADAC: 57,800 km vs 44,700 km (+29%); 2023 ADAC: 65,700 km vs 42,200 km (+56%). It also consistently leads rolling resistance (5/5 wins) and typically noise (5 wins), and it is notably stronger in curved aquaplaning (6/6 wins), a repeated theme echoed by professional comments about the Hankook struggling more in deeper water. This combination explains why Goodyear often ends up higher overall in stricter scoring systems (e.g., 2026 ADAC: 3rd vs 11th), even when it doesn't top every single braking metric.
Practical takeaway: if you're a high-mileage driver or you want the safest, most predictable behaviour when roads are wet with standing water-plus lower long-term cost per kilometre-the Goodyear is the smarter pick despite a higher purchase price. If your driving is mostly urban/commuter with less exposure to heavy rain or motorway water and you want strong braking feel for less money upfront, the Hankook remains a compelling value choice-just be realistic about tread life and water-depth resilience.
Key Differences
- Longevity is the biggest separator: Goodyear wins all wear comparisons (5/5), sometimes by huge margins (up to ~+72% predicted mileage in 2024 AutoBild).
- Aquaplaning resilience favours Goodyear, especially in curved aquaplaning (Goodyear 6 wins vs Hankook 0), aligning with comments that Hankook can struggle more in deeper water.
- Braking performance trends the other way: Hankook wins most dry braking (7/10) and most wet braking (9/10), typically by small single-digit percentages-though 2026 ADAC is a notable exception where Goodyear is clearly better in wet braking (31.3 m vs 34.5 m).
- Efficiency/running costs: Goodyear leads rolling resistance in every shared rolling-resistance result (5/5) and usually pairs that with lower abrasion; Hankook sometimes edges fuel consumption slightly in ADAC datasets (e.g., 5.4 vs 5.5 l/100 km in 2026 ADAC).
- Noise/refinement: Goodyear is more often the quieter tyre (5 noise wins) and is frequently described as balanced/comfortable; Hankook is sometimes noted as noisier or average in comfort depending on the test.
- Overall rankings vary by scoring philosophy: in strict safety/environment weighting (e.g., 2026 ADAC 3rd vs 11th) Goodyear's balanced safety + eco metrics lift it, while in some mixed-criteria comparisons Hankook can place higher on grip/value emphasis (e.g., 2024 Motorhome test: Hankook 3rd vs Goodyear 5th).
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.
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