Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Hankook (80%). The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EcoContact 6 is made in Germany and ION Evo is made in Hungary.