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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
86%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Dry driving behavior
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Safety
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Wet
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
87%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Wet circle cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Wet handling
Viking Protech NewGen
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Interior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
98%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Costs
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Fuel efficiency
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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