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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

4.0
R15 – R21
VS
Semperit Speed-Life 3Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Life 3

5.5
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit summer tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 has a better rating of 55% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
7
14
Best position
#16
#2
Average position
32.7
18.1
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
94
118

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Wet Braking
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Wet Handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Wet Circle Cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Viking Protech NewGen
54%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Dry Braking
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
72%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Noise Exterior
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
Noise Interior
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Economy
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
88%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Semperit Speed-Life 3
87%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Fuel Efficiency
Viking Protech NewGen
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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