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Comparison: Matador MP93 Nordicca vs. Nankang Winter Activa 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Matador winter tyres are slightly better rated (50%) than Nankang (26%). In this particular case, the Matador MP93 Nordicca has a better rating of 50% compared to 23% of the Nankang Winter Activa 4. The first tyre test of Matador MP93 Nordicca was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Nankang Winter Activa 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the MP93 Nordicca and the Winter Activa 4 were tested.

Test Profile

Matador
MP93 Nordicca
Nankang
Winter Activa 4
Number of tests
4
2
Best position
#11
#22
Average position
23.8
31.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
92
3

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 MP93 Nordicca
53%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
40%
Wet braking
Matador MP93 Nordicca
62%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
49%
Aquaplaning - cross
Matador MP93 Nordicca
28%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
11%
Snow
Confidence
Matador MP93 Nordicca
64%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
43%
Snow traction
Matador MP93 Nordicca
60%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
32%
Snow braking
Matador MP93 Nordicca
69%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
49%
Dry
Confidence
Matador MP93 Nordicca
56%
Ice
Confidence
Matador MP93 Nordicca
55%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
23%
Ice braking
Matador MP93 Nordicca
55%
Nankang Winter Activa 4
23%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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