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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Barum Polaris 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Barum (25%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 38% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 50% of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating. We also know where Efficient Grip Performance is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
16
3
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
5.5
7.0
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
153
98

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Barum Polaris 6
75%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%
Barum Polaris 6
69%

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