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Matador MP93 Nordicca - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

23rd

Average Position

11th

Best Result

38th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Matador MP93 Nordicca shows a mixed winter profile with standout efficiency and acceptable snow capability but recurring weaknesses in wet and dry grip. Across four winter-focused tests, it averages a lower-midfield overall position, lifted by an excellent fuel consumption result and good noise performance in ADAC 2025, while wet braking repeatedly trails the leaders by a significant margin. Snow braking/traction are competitive, yet dry braking and wet lateral/longitudinal grip limit overall standing.
Overall, the tire fits value-focused drivers prioritizing efficiency and low noise with reasonable snow confidence, but it is compromised in wet safety margins and dry stopping distances compared to class leaders.

Performance Strengths
  • Efficiency and Rolling Resistance Strong
    • 1st place fuel consumption in 2025 ADAC (5.6 l/100km)
    • Average overall position improved to 11/31 in 2025 ADAC largely aided by efficiency score
  • Noise Comfort Moderate
    • 3rd/31 noise in 2025 ADAC (71.1 dB, +1.1% from best)
  • Snow Performance Moderate
    • 8th/31 snow braking in 2025 ADAC (+5.4% from best)
    • 8th/31 snow traction in 2025 ADAC (+4.7% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 38/54 wet braking in 2023 Auto Bild (+22.9% from best)
    • 32/57 wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild (+22.7% from best)
    • 16/31 wet braking in 2025 ADAC (+10.1% from best)
    • 20/30 wet circle in 2025 ADAC (+22.6% from best)
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 25/31 dry braking in 2025 ADAC (+8.9% from best)
  • Wear and Abrasion Moderate
    • 22/31 wear in 2025 ADAC (50,100 km, +38.1% from best worse)
    • 21/31 abrasion in 2025 ADAC (+42% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

11
of 31
2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Matador MP93 Nordicca fails to achieve good results on dry, wet, and winter roads, resulting in only a satisfactory driving safety rating, and also narrowly misses a good environmental score, l...
Strong:
Fuel Consumption
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38
of 54
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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31
of 57
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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13
of 17
2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Matador MP93 Nordicca shows weaknesses both in the dry and in the wet, in both criteria it is rated as satisfactory. Despite the good snow and ice properties, it received the final rating of "r...
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