Semperit Speed Life 3 vs Fulda EcoControl HP2
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Semperit Speed Life 3 finished ahead 4 times and the EcoControl HP2 twice. The Speed Life 3 was stronger in wet and comfort, the EcoControl HP2 in dry and value.
Performance profile
5 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Speed Life 3
EcoControl HP2
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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. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Speed Life 3
EcoControl HP2
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.
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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Speed Life 3 | Gap | EcoControl HP2 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry EcoControl HP2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 126 | 4.7% | 120 | 0-4 |
| Dry Handling mph | 59.1 | 0.2% | 59.2 | 0-1 |
| Wet Speed Life 3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 117 | 8.5% | 129 | 4-0 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete ft | 117 | 13.1% | 135 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 48.6 | 0.8% | 48.2 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 50.8 | 0.7% | 51.1 | 1-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 12.5 | = | 12.5 | 0-0 |
| Comfort Speed Life 3 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 69.05 | 0.9 dB | 69.95 | 2-0 |
| Tire Weight lb | 18.7 | 7.1% | 17.4 | 0-1 |
| Value EcoControl HP2 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 22,920 | 16% | 26,504 | 0-2 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.63 | 3.9% | 8.29 | 0-1 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.8 | = | 5.8 | 0-0 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 79.3 | 11.6% | 70.1 | 0-1 |
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.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2021 to 2024
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 | Speed Life 3 | Field | EcoControl HP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P23 of 55 | P16 of 55 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P19 of 50 | P13 of 50 | |
| 2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch | P12 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 | P2 of 15 | P8 of 15 | |
| 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test | P12 of 53 | P20 of 53 |
Speed Life 3 vs EcoControl HP2: your questions
Is the Semperit Speed Life 3 or the Fulda EcoControl HP2 the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Semperit Speed Life 3 finished ahead 4 times and the EcoControl HP2 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Speed Life 3 scores 7.7 and the EcoControl HP2 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Speed Life 3 or the EcoControl HP2?
The Speed Life 3 led 7 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.5% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The EcoControl HP2 led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.7% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The EcoControl HP2 lasted 16% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8/10 for the Speed Life 3 and 9.2/10 for the EcoControl HP2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Speed Life 3 was 0.9 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.5/10 for the Speed Life 3 and 8.4/10 for the EcoControl HP2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Speed Life 3 81% from 2 reviews and the EcoControl HP2 85% from 5.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Speed Life 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 19.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Speed Life 3 is made in 90 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the EcoControl HP2 in 19 (15 to 18 inch). 18 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Speed Life 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the EcoControl HP2 B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The EcoControl HP2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the Speed Life 3 in 2019. The Speed Life 3 replaced the Semperit SpeedLife 2.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.