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Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

EcoContact 6 saves fuel and tread; PremiumContact 7 delivers class-leading grip and wet safety.

Continental has always built tyres that chase different goals, and nowhere is that clearer than in the gap between the Continental EcoContact 6 and the Continental PremiumContact 7. Both are premium summer tyres from the same German manufacturer, but they answer fundamentally different questions. The EcoContact 6 is built around a single obsession: consuming as little fuel as possible while covering as many kilometres as possible. The PremiumContact 7 — a multiple test winner and ADAC 2026 champion — is built around grip, safety, and dynamic performance across wet and dry roads. Choosing between them is less about quality and more about what kind of driver you are.

Continental EcoContact 6
Good for
High-mileage drivers prioritising running costs City and mixed-road everyday commuters Drivers needing a wide size range including small rims Fuel-conscious drivers and mild-climate users
Not ideal for
Drivers who regularly brake hard in rain Performance or sporty car owners Those needing maximum aquaplaning protection
Continental PremiumContact 7
Good for
Drivers prioritising wet safety above all EV owners wanting immediate grip and control Performance and premium car drivers Those wanting Continental's best all-round summer tyre
Not ideal for
Drivers prioritising fuel economy and low rolling resistance Those needing small rim sizes below R16 Budget-conscious buyers sensitive to tyre cost

Test Profile

Continental
EcoContact 6
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
5
28
5
4
14
Best position
#7
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
13.0
2.3
2.2
3.3
5.5
Latest test
2022
2026
2025
2026
2025
Available sizes
680
67
63
40
700

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Continental EcoContact 6
60%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Wet handling
Continental EcoContact 6
57%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental EcoContact 6
40%
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet braking
Continental EcoContact 6
66%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Wet circle cornering
Continental EcoContact 6
69%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental EcoContact 6
61%
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Dry
Continental EcoContact 6
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Continental EcoContact 6
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Continental EcoContact 6
70%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry lane changing
Continental EcoContact 6
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Comfort
Continental EcoContact 6
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
72%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Continental EcoContact 6
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Interior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Costs
Continental EcoContact 6
93%
Continental PremiumContact 7
74%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Mileage
Continental EcoContact 6
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Rolling resistance
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
72%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Price/value
Continental EcoContact 6
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

Verdict

If you cover high annual mileage, prioritise fuel economy, or need a dependable premium tyre for everyday use in a city or mixed-road environment where you rarely encounter demanding wet conditions at speed, the EcoContact 6 delivers real value — and its vast size range means it fits virtually any car in Continental's target market. If, however, you regularly drive in rain, value the shortest possible braking distances, or want a tyre that performs to the highest standard across every condition without compromise, the PremiumContact 7 is the clear choice. Its test-winning wet and dry performance, EU A wet grip across all sizes, and outstanding owner satisfaction make it one of the best all-round summer tyres Continental currently offers. You pay more for it, and you will use slightly more fuel — but for drivers who treat safety as non-negotiable, it earns that premium.

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