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Comparison: Ceat SportDrive vs. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Ceat summer tyres are slightly better rated (45%) than Matador (22%). In this particular case, the Ceat SportDrive has a better rating of 57% compared to 22% of the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3. The first tyre test of Ceat SportDrive was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the SportDrive and the MP47 Hectorra 3 were tested.

Test Profile

Ceat
SportDrive
Matador
MP47 Hectorra 3
Number of tests
4
5
Best position
#12
#5
Average position
21.8
25.0
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
46
137

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
61%
Dry
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
68%
Comfort
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
81%
Costs
Confidence
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
60%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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