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Comparison: Barum Vanis 3 vs. Continental VanContact Ultra (2026)

Barum Vanis 3Budget
BarumBarum

Vanis 3

6.7
R14 – R17
VS
Continental VanContact UltraPremium
ContinentalContinental

VanContact Ultra

R14 – R19
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Barum (43%). Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2026 225/75 R16 test, where both the Vanis 3 and the VanContact Ultra were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Vanis 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental VanContact Ultra has A rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Vanis 3
Continental
VanContact Ultra
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#6
#3
Average position
6.0
3.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
29
34

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
81%
Continental VanContact Ultra
92%
Dry braking
Barum Vanis 3
56%
Continental VanContact Ultra
73%
Dry handling
Barum Vanis 3
100%
Continental VanContact Ultra
100%
Dry handling - objective
Barum Vanis 3
92%
Continental VanContact Ultra
92%
Dry lane changing
Barum Vanis 3
89%
Continental VanContact Ultra
100%
Dry steering response
Barum Vanis 3
66%
Continental VanContact Ultra
97%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
77%
Continental VanContact Ultra
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Vanis 3
73%
Continental VanContact Ultra
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Vanis 3
63%
Continental VanContact Ultra
87%
Wet braking
Barum Vanis 3
66%
Continental VanContact Ultra
80%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Vanis 3
93%
Continental VanContact Ultra
97%
Wet handling
Barum Vanis 3
83%
Continental VanContact Ultra
100%
Wet handling - objective
Barum Vanis 3
83%
Continental VanContact Ultra
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
90%
Continental VanContact Ultra
85%
Exterior noise
Barum Vanis 3
80%
Continental VanContact Ultra
93%
Interior noise
Barum Vanis 3
100%
Continental VanContact Ultra
77%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Vanis 3
76%
Continental VanContact Ultra
100%
Rolling resistance
Barum Vanis 3
76%
Continental VanContact Ultra
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
PromobilPromobil
Summer
2026225/75 R16View

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