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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Fulda SportControl 2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM

When comparing the Semperit Speed-Life 3 and the Sava Intensa UHP 2, both being summer tyres, several common and differing features need to be taken into account.


The Semperit Speed-Life 3, produced by Semperit, has received a rating of 47% from our side. Standing out for its impressive mileage and wet braking ability, it had a strong performance in the ADAC test securing the 10th position out of 17 tyres. However, weaknesses were revealed in its performance on dry roads. The Speed-Life 3 came out 43rd in the Autobild test of 51 tyres. It should however be noted that it has been improved upon its previous model with no newer tyre model replacing it yet.


On the other hand, Sava Intensa UHP 2, from the house of Sava, took a better position with an overall rating of 67%. Its strengths lay in its noise reduction, excellent safety reserves at aquaplaning, stable dry performances, and short wet and dry braking distances. Most importantly, it outperformed Speed-Life 3 in the Autobild and ADAC tests, securing the 15th and 12th positions respectively. This tyre model did show minor weaknesses with an increased wear rate and poorer performance on wet roads. It should not be overlooked that this tyre is nevertheless an improved version of the Sava Intensa UHP without any newer model replacing it currently.


Eleven places ahead of Speed-Life 3 in the Autobild test and two places ahead in the ADAC test, it is pretty clear that the Intensa UHP 2 is the better performer when you consider the overall test results. While the Intensa UHP 2 has the edge in the tests with a more balanced overall performance, the Speed-Life 3 still holds value in areas like mileage and wet braking performance.


In conclusion, if one is looking for a tyre with better noise reduction and all-round performance, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 would be an ideal choice. However, if mileage and wet braking are your top priority, you might prefer the Semperit Speed-Life 3. Both tyres have their specific strengths and weaknesses, and the final decision should be made based on individual requirement and performance expectations.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Fulda
SportControl 2
Firestone
Roadhawk
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Barum
Bravuris 5 HM
Number of tests
14
15
16
21
15
8
Best position
#2
#2
#3
#2
#3
#8
Average position
18.1
13.3
11.7
11.9
16.1
26.4
Latest test
2026
2026
2026
2024
2026
2023
Available sizes
116
76
91
164
128
161

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%
Fulda SportControl 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
84%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
60%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
84%
Fulda SportControl 2
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
93%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
64%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
67%
Fulda SportControl 2
60%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
78%
Fulda SportControl 2
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
91%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
69%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
66%
Fulda SportControl 2
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
80%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
58%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
77%
Fulda SportControl 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
72%
Fulda SportControl 2
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
77%
Fulda SportControl 2
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
82%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
73%
Fulda SportControl 2
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%
Fulda SportControl 2
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
82%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
85%
Fulda SportControl 2
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
68%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
82%
Fulda SportControl 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
72%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
57%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
48%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
80%
Fulda SportControl 2
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
65%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
68%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
77%
Fulda SportControl 2
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
69%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
84%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
72%
Fulda SportControl 2
57%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
62%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
72%
Fuel efficiency
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
74%
Fulda SportControl 2
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
69%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
90%
Price/value
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
88%
Fulda SportControl 2
68%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
70%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
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Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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