Comparison: Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 vs. Tristar Ecopower 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Tristar summer tyres are slightly better rated (38%) than Matador (22%). In this particular case, the Tristar Ecopower 4 has a better rating of 38% compared to 22% of the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3. The first tyre test of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Tristar Ecopower 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the GTÜ 2022 195/55 R16 test, where both the MP47 Hectorra 3 and the Ecopower 4 were tested.