Ceat SportDrive vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The data points to a clear dynamic gap, particularly in the wet. In multiple tests, the Goodyear stops 10-17% shorter in wet braking and is markedly faster in wet handling, while the Ceat counters with lower rolling resistance, slightly lower fuel use, and a quieter, more refined cabin impression. If you're weighing outright control versus cost-to-run and comfort, this comparison will make the trade-offs obvious.
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 four tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | four |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Ceat SportDrive 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
- Low rolling resistance and slightly lower fuel consumption, aiding day-to-day efficiency
- Refined, quieter in-cabin subjective noise in testing
- Attractive value positioning in ADAC's price/value metric
- Adequate, predictable dry-road behavior for moderate driving
- Class-leading wet braking and wet handling across multiple tests
- Strong dry braking and precise, stable handling
- Robust aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) for better rain security
- High projected mileage with low abrasion and generally efficient operation
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 5.98% less distance than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.07% faster around a lap than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 11.39% less distance than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 14.76% less distance than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 6.76% faster around a wet lap than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.39% faster around a wet circle than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 4.55% higher speed than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 5.64% higher speed than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Ceat SportDrive was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Ceat SportDrive scored 6.67% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Ceat SportDrive
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 0.42% quieter than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 11.22% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Ceat SportDrive was better during one value tests. On average the Ceat SportDrive proved to have a 20.83% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Value: Ceat SportDrive
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Ceat SportDrive was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Ceat SportDrive had a 8.26% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Ceat SportDrive
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Ceat SportDrive was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Ceat SportDrive used 1.79% less fuel than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Ceat SportDrive
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 emitted 7.83% less particle wear matter than the Ceat SportDrive.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Ceat SportDrive and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
In total the Ceat SportDrive has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tyre 0% overall.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been reviewed 173 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
View all Ceat SportDrive driver reviews >>
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Conclusion
The Ceat SportDrive's story is efficiency and refinement: best-in-test rolling resistance in Auto Express, slightly lower fuel consumption in ADAC, competitive pricing/value per ADAC, and a calmer in-cabin sound. However, its wet performance lag is material-often several meters longer to stop and notably slower on wet circuits-making it less confidence-inspiring in mixed or heavy-rain climates. For drivers who prioritize wet-weather safety and dynamic precision, pick the Goodyear; for gentle driving, mostly dry conditions, and a focus on low running costs and comfort, the Ceat can make sense. The practical takeaway: Goodyear for performance-first safety; Ceat for frugal, calm commuting-just be mindful of the weather.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Goodyear consistently stops 10-17% shorter, a major real-world safety gap
- Wet handling/control: Goodyear is 5-7% quicker on wet laps with better composure at the limit
- Dry braking/handling: Goodyear typically 4-8% stronger in dry stops and quicker around the lap
- Aquaplaning: Higher thresholds for Goodyear in both straight and curved aquaplaning
- Efficiency/comfort: Ceat has lower rolling resistance, slightly lower fuel use, and quieter cabin impression
- Longevity and wear: Goodyear offers longer tread life (+12.6% wear advantage in ADAC) and lower abrasion; Ceat often cheaper to buy per ADAC value metric
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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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