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Comparison: Matador MP 44 Elite 3 vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse (2026)

Matador MP 44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP 44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
VS
Dunlop Sport BluResponsePremium
DunlopDunlop

Sport BluResponse

6.1
R14 – R17
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Matador (22%). The first tyre test of Matador MP 44 Elite 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Sport BluResponse first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the MP 44 Elite 3 and the Sport BluResponse were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Matador
MP 44 Elite 3
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Number of tests
2
18
Best position
#22
#2
Average position
22.5
8.3
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
25
100

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
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Wet braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
79%
Wet handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
84%
Dry braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Dry handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
82%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
72%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Mileage
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
61%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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