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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Cooper Zeon CS8 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Today we will be analyzing two summer tyres - the Semperit Speed-Life 3 and the Cooper Zeon CS8. Both these tyres have undergone numerous tests to gauge their performance under different conditions. Let's see how they fare against each other.


Manufactured by Semperit, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 is the advanced model of Semperit Speed-Life series. The Speed-life 3 has attained a commendable ratings of 59% on our page. It has secured the 12th position out of 53 tyres in the Autobild test, and 19th out of 50 in the ADAC test. According to the Autobild test, this tyre showed excellent wet braking abilities. In Autobild 2019 test, it is described as good on wet roads and efficient, with moderate life-span. However, it had weaknesses on dry roads and on environmental balance.


The other tyre in comparison, the Cooper Zeon CS8, is a product of the British manufacturer Cooper. Our rating puts this tyre at 42%. Performance-wise, it held the 26th position in the Autobild test, and 33rd in ADAC test out of 50 tyres. The Autobild 2019 highlights that the Cooper Zeon CS8 performs well on wet roads. However, it falls short on several aspects like performance on dry roads, environmental balance, life-span, wear and efficiency.


In terms of mutual test positions, the performance of the Semperit Speed-Life 3 consistently ranks significantly better than that of the Cooper Zeon CS8.


In summary, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 emerges as the more preferred tyre, with key strengths being its commendable wet braking and efficiency. Nevertheless, it could improve on its environmental balance and performance on dry roads. The Cooper Zeon CS8, while performing well on wet roads, could significantly improve on several fronts such as dry road performance, environmental balance, longevity, and efficiency.


It's important to note that both these tyres haven't been replaced with a newer model yet. However, we always strive to provide updated information and you can check the latest reviews and ratings on their respective pages.


Remember, a wise tyre choice can drastically improve your vehicle’s performance and your overall driving experience.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Cooper
Zeon CS8
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
14
14
2
3
Best position
#2
#9
#1
#2
Average position
18.1
19.7
1.0
3.3
Latest test
2026
2024
2025
2026
Available sizes
116
145
23
40

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Cooper Zeon CS8
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Cooper Zeon CS8
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Cooper Zeon CS8
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Cooper Zeon CS8
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Cooper Zeon CS8
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Cooper Zeon CS8
59%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Cooper Zeon CS8
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Cooper Zeon CS8
52%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Cooper Zeon CS8
49%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%

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