Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 73
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 129
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 5 times and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 twice. The Turanza 6 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.9% higher speed; the EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 17.9% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 for maximum mileage, best value, lower noise, and consistently strong ADAC wet braking-ideal for high-mileage commuters and cost-conscious drivers. Choose the Bridgestone Turanza 6 if your top priority is aquaplaning resistance and wet confidence in heavy rain/standing water, and you're less concerned about ultimate steering precision at the limit.
Where the Turanza 6 is stronger
- Aquaplaning resistance, especially straight-line: wins all shared straight-aquaplaning results (e.g., +4.8% in ADAC 2024; +4.7% in AMS 2025)
- Strong wet grip metrics in several tests (AutoBild 2024 wet braking 43.6 m vs 45.6 m; wet circle 6.29 m/s vs 5.92 m/s)
- Competitive efficiency: edges fuel consumption in ADAC 2024 (5.7 vs 5.8 l/100 km) and rolling resistance win in AMS 2025 (6.8 vs 6.9 kg/t)
Where the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is stronger
- Exceptional wear/longevity and low abrasion in ADAC and AutoBild: +31-44% projected mileage advantages in key shared tests
- Very strong ADAC wet braking performance (e.g., 31.3 m vs 33.8 m in ADAC 2026; 33.3 m vs 34.6 m in ADAC 2024)
- Lower external noise across shared results (wins all listed noise comparisons; e.g., 72.3 dB vs 74.1 dB in AutoBild 2024)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza 6 vs EfficientGrip Performance 2 at a glance
| Category | Turanza 6 | Gap | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 5 | 2 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 2 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 6 |
| Wet20 measurements | 11 | The Turanza 6 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.9% higher speed (4 tests) | 7 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 0 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1 dB quieter (3 tests) | 3 |
| Value14 measurements | 3 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 17.9% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 10 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 0.6 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 129 reviews | 77% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 8 points | 85% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 18 points | 81% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +4.7% | The Turanza 6 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 148 | 27 sizes made in both | 37 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 7 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Turanza 6 | Field | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P6 of 16 | P3 of 16 | |
| 2025 DEKRA Wear Test of Michelin Primacy 5 Energy vs Rivals | P6 of 8 | P7 of 8 | |
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tyre Test | P3 of 6 | P5 of 6 | |
| 2024 TUV and DEKRA Test of Michelin Primacy 5 vs Rivals | P4 of 5 | P3 of 5 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P6 of 16 | P9 of 16 | |
| 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P10 of 55 | P13 of 55 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza 6
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 1 measurement recorded in only one shared test is left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza 6
Not ahead in any category
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Turanza 6
Not ahead in any category
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 36.85 | 0.7% | 36.6 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 110.8 | 0.1% | 110.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.98 | 0.5% | 32.85 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 40.05 | 4.6% | 38.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.8 | 0.3% | 76.55 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.37 | 2.1% | 7.28 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 79.6 | 3.9% | 76.58 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.45 | 0.3% | 3.46 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.7 | 1 dB | 71.7 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37,620 | 17.9% | 44,850 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.48 | 1.4% | 7.37 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 0.9% | 5.65 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.97 | 18% | 63.57 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,018 | 6.6% | 1,885 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 9 out of 10.
| Turanza 6 | Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | ||
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| 70 | Dry | 75 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 86 | ||
| 85 | Value | 92 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Turanza 6 | Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.4 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7.2 | Wear | 9.1 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
- 77%from 73 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 616,298 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tyre with strong wet and dry grip, reflected in a 74% average score and around seven in ten positive reviews. Comfort and refinement are the clear headline, with about half of owners mentioning low road noise and a smooth ride, while wet grip is widely praised by those who discuss it. The main drawback is a fairly common complaint about muted or vague steering feel (around one in five owners), and a similar share report issues with wear behaviour, including uneven wear and shorter-than-expected life for some.
- Very comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Good dry grip
- Vague or heavy steering feel
- Soft sidewalls affecting precision and confidence
- Uneven wear across the tread
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 73 Turanza 6 reviewsSuperb, very low noise, superb confort, mid handling. Over 20k miles and not even at 50%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
- 85%from 129 reviews
- 81%would buy again
- 1,831,837 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners largely describe the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tyre with standout longevity, reflected in the strong average score (81.1%) and the high share of positive reviews (90 of 113). Around four in ten owners specifically praise its tread life, and many also report confident dry and wet grip for everyday road use. The main reservation is that a noticeable minority (around one in five) find the steering feel a bit vague, and a smaller group mention a soft sidewall or occasional stability/feedback issues at speed.
- Low road noise for a touring tyre
- Comfortable, supple ride over bumps and poor surfaces
- Excellent tread life and slow wear rate
- Strong dry grip with a safe, dependable feel
- Vague or less direct steering feel
- Soft sidewalls can feel imprecise or allow more movement in corners
- Wet braking can be underwhelming for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 113 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 129 EfficientGrip Performance 2 reviewsThe Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2’s were excellent. I like them so much that I’m onto my third pair across two cars. They improved my fuel efficiency significantly, were stubborn to wear away, all whilst providing reassuring grip whatever the weather. I’d driven over 40k miles on this set and have only just replaced them due to shoulder wear from needing an alignment. No doubt they’d have lasted over 50k miles otherwise! They’re not a budget tyre but you soon recoup the added purchase cost through not having to replace as frequently and saving on fuel.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 148 sizes of the Turanza 6 and 37 of the EfficientGrip Performance 2, 27 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza 6 | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 148 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 37 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 27 sizes 195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16205/50 R17205/55 R17and 15 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A63%B37% | A88%B12% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B47%A44%C8% | A53%B34%C13% |
| EU label noise | 66-73 dB B60%A40% | 67-71 dB B52%A48% |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2016) | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (2021) |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Small & Mid-Size SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best Tyres for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tyres for Large SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Summer Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2025) Winner: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) | Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Commended: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Summer Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Turanza 6 was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 4.7% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Previous generation: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 (16 shared tests)
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Bridgestone's Turanza 6 and Goodyear's EfficientGrip Performance 2 sit in the same “premium-touring summer” lane: designed for everyday passenger cars, with a focus on safety, refinement, and running costs rather than outright sporty sharpness. Across five shared comparisons (ADAC, AutoBild, and AMS), both consistently land in the upper half of their test fields-yet they achieve it in noticeably different ways.
The pattern that emerges is a classic trade-off. The Goodyear repeatedly leans into measurable efficiency and ownership value-very strong projected mileage, low abrasion, and typically competitive pricing-while also posting excellent wet braking in the ADAC datasets. The Bridgestone counters with standout aquaplaning resistance (especially straight-line) and often strong wet “grip metrics” (wet handling/circle) in the AutoBild/AMS-style testing, though several ADAC reports flag steering precision and heat sensitivity that can cap its overall safety rating.
Conclusion
If you want the most convincing “total ownership” package, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the safer bet across the shared evidence. It repeatedly dominates wear and value metrics: for example, ADAC 2024 projects 68,800 km for the Goodyear vs 47,900 km for the Bridgestone (+43.6%), and AutoBild 2024 shows 45,250 km vs 34,400 km (+31.5%), while also being cheaper (e.g., 375 vs 405 in AutoBild). It also has a consistent edge in ADAC wet braking (e.g., 31.3 m vs 33.8 m in ADAC 2026; 33.3 m vs 34.6 m in ADAC 2024), which is one of the most “real-world meaningful” safety differentiators.
Choose the Bridgestone Turanza 6 if your priority is confidence in heavy rain and standing water-especially straight-line aquaplaning stability-where it is repeatedly better (e.g., ADAC 2024: 78.5 km/h vs 74.9; ADAC 2026: 77.2 vs 75.7; AMS 2025: 78.2 vs 74.7; AutoBild 2024: 84.5 vs 81.0). That said, multiple ADAC write-ups highlight a practical caveat: the Turanza 6 can feel less precise (imprecise steering/limit behavior), which matters if you value crisp lane-change stability or frequently drive briskly on warm days.
Practical takeaway: Goodyear is the more economical, quieter long-distance all-rounder with strong ADAC wet braking; Bridgestone is the rain-and-aquaplaning specialist that can be excellent in some tests but is more sensitive in steering feel and limit dynamics depending on the evaluation protocol.
Turanza 6 vs EfficientGrip Performance 2: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza 6 or the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 the better tyre?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 5 times and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 twice. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza 6 or the EfficientGrip Performance 2?
The Turanza 6 led 11 of the 20 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.9% higher speed across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 led 6 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza 6 used 0.9% less fuel (2 tests); the EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 17.9% longer in the wear tests (5 tests), had 1.4% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) and shed 18% less rubber in the abrasion test (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.2/10 for the Turanza 6 and 9.1/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Turanza 6 and 8.5/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. 63% of Turanza 6 owners would buy it again, against 81% for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Turanza 6 was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 4.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza 6 is made in 148 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 37 (15 to 21 inch). 27 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza 6 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the EfficientGrip Performance 2 A and A.
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