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Comparison: Matador MP44 Elite 3 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

Matador MP44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza T005

8.8
R14 – R23
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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 Japan (Bridgestone). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Matador (22%).

Test Profile

Matador
MP44 Elite 3
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
—
33
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
4.1
Latest test
—
2025
Available sizes
—
638

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
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Wet side guide
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Wet performance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Dry driving behavior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Dry performance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
63%
Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Offroad
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Fuel efficiency
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Price/value
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%

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