Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 129
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 97
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Ventus Prime 4 4 times. The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 40.2% longer in the wear tests; the Ventus Prime 4 stopped 1.8% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if you want the best long-term value (mileage + low rolling resistance) and stronger aquaplaning security for frequent wet-weather/motorway driving. Choose the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if you prioritize sharp braking performance and a lower purchase price, and you're comfortable trading some tread life and deeper-water aquaplaning margin to get it.
Where the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is stronger
- 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 behavior in deeper water
- Lower rolling resistance and often better efficiency metrics (wins 5/5 rolling resistance; frequently competitive fuel figures), supporting lower running costs
Where the Ventus Prime 4 is stronger
- 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
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.
EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Ventus Prime 4 at a glance
| Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Gap | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| Shared tests won11 shared tests | 7 | 4 | |
| Dry17 measurements | 6 | The Ventus Prime 4 stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry (11 tests) | 10 |
| Wet38 measurements | 19 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 held 9.4% more grip in curved aquaplaning (7 tests) | 17 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 6 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (7 tests) | 2 |
| Value19 measurements | 16 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 40.2% longer in the wear tests (6 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.0/10 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 0.2 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating129 and 97 reviews | 85% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 3 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 81% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 8 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +18.8% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 37 | 24 sizes made in both | 66 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire 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 11 tests, 2022 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Field | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P3 of 16 | P11 of 16 | |
| 2024 TUV and DEKRA Test of Michelin Primacy 5 vs Rivals | P3 of 5 | P5 of 5 | |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P4 of 20 | P7 of 20 | |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P9 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P13 of 55 | P4 of 55 | |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test | P5 of 8 | P7 of 8 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P1 of 50 | P9 of 50 | |
| Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires | P4 of 13 | P7 of 13 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test | P1 of 21 | P2 of 21 | |
| 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview | P16 of 50 | P2 of 50 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 11 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft 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. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Ventus Prime 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. 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 tires 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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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 tires 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 Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 9 and the Ventus Prime 4 8.8 out of 10.
| EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | ||
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| 75 | Dry | 82 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 71 | ||
| 86 | Comfort | 27 | ||
| 92 | Value | 80 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Category | Ventus Prime 4 | ||
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| 9 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8.2 | ||
| 9.1 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 8.5 | Comfort | 8 | ||
Owners rate the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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 tire 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 tire
- 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 tire 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 while 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 tire but you soon recoup the added purchase cost through not having to replace as frequently and saving on fuel.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
- 82%from 97 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 1,056,322 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 highly overall (average 80.7%), most often praising its strong dry grip and confident, predictable dry handling, backed up by a comfortable, generally quiet ride. Wet grip is also widely seen as secure for a touring tire, with many calling it reassuring in heavy rain, though a minority report some instability or weaker aquaplaning resistance. The main recurring drawback is longevity: wear and performance consistency split opinion, with around one in four owners mentioning tread life and around one in ten saying grip drops off noticeably as the tire wears, sometimes accompanied by increased noise.
- Strong dry grip with plenty of traction
- Excellent dry handling and confidence in corners
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Generally low road noise for a touring tire
- Tread life can be disappointing for some drivers
- Grip drops off as the tire wears
- Road noise can be noticeable on some surfaces
Summarised by AI from 87 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 97 Ventus Prime 4 reviewsNo complaints on Wet or Dry grip for everyday driving. It was a 2025 tire with 12k miles had to deal with a full blowout while driving. From a tropical climate with 99% indoor parking.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 37 sizes of the EfficientGrip Performance 2 and 66 of the Ventus Prime 4, 24 of them made in both.
| Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Ventus Prime 4 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 37 sizes, 15 to 21 inch | 66 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 24 sizes 195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/50 R16205/50 R17and 12 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A88%B12% | A88%B12% |
| EU label rolling resistance | A53%B34%C13% | B47%C39%A14% |
| EU label noise | 67-71 dB B52%A48% | 68-71 dB A52%B48% |
| Replaced | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (2021) | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Commended: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) | Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) |
| Price in the shared tests | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was the dearer tire in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 18.8% on average. Each test priced the tires 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.
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.
Goodyear's EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Hankook's Ventus Prime 4 sit in the same “premium-touring summer” space: tires aimed at everyday drivers who want confident grip, predictable handling, low noise and strong running costs rather than outright sportiness. With 10 shared professional tests across popular sizes (205/55 R16 through 225/50 R17), this is a well-documented head-to-head.
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.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 regularly wins the “headline” grip metrics-most notably braking (it takes 7/10 dry braking wins and 9/10 wet braking wins). In several AutoBild and market-overview datasets it stops a touch shorter (often ~1-6% in braking), and it typically undercuts the Goodyear on purchase price by a meaningful margin (e.g., 2024 ADAC price: 138 vs 167; 2023 ADAC: 89 vs 110). If your priority is maximum stopping performance per euro upfront, Hankook's case is easy to understand.
But the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the more complete “owning experience” tire. 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 behavior when roads are wet with standing water-plus lower long-term cost per kilometer-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.
EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Ventus Prime 4: your questions
Is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 the better tire?
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Ventus Prime 4 4 times. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 9 and the Ventus Prime 4 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 or the Ventus Prime 4?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 led 19 of the 38 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 9.4% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ventus Prime 4 led 10 of the 17 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.8% shorter in the dry across 11 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 40.2% longer in the wear tests (6 tests), had 3.7% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) and shed 9% less rubber in the abrasion test (4 tests); the Ventus Prime 4 used 0.6% less fuel (3 tests). Owners rate wear 9.1/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2 and 7.8/10 for the Ventus Prime 4.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.7 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.5/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2 and 8/10 for the Ventus Prime 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129 reviews and the Ventus Prime 4 82% from 97. 81% of EfficientGrip Performance 2 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the Ventus Prime 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 18.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 is made in 37 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the Ventus Prime 4 in 66 (15 to 20 inch). 24 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is graded A for wet grip and A for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ventus Prime 4 A and B.
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