Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 (2026)

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 (88%) than Hankook (85%). The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Ventus Prime3 K125 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EcoContact 6 is made in Germany and Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary.