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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data



In this review, we’re looking at two highly-rated tyres: the Continental PremiumContact 6, and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. According to our ratings, these summer tyres from Continental and Hankook scored 87% and 72% respectively.


The Continental PremiumContact 6 is an established favourite replacing the popular Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. Although the production took place in several countries (SK, DE, and CZ), the quality proved to be consistently high. This tyre was particularly impressive in wet conditions, scoring highly for wet braking and wet handling in ADAC, AutoZeitung, and ACE tests. It also performed well in dry conditions, demonstrating excellent dry braking and handling capabilities. However, a newer iteration, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has since been released.


On to the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. Manufactured in HU and kicked off as the first equipment on Citroën C3 Aircross, it’s a solid performer in both wet and dry conditions. Particularly, it drew praise for its excellent cornering on wet surfaces under the ADAC tests. It demonstrated a broad range of strengths, with highlights including solid performance in dry braking and handling, and impressive traction on gravel and sand as per Autobild. This tyre has now been updated to the new Hankook Ventus Prime 4.


Comparing the two, the Continental PremiumContact 6 certainly stands out, clinching the top place in both the ADAC and AutoBild tyre tests, against a total of 15 and 52 other tyres respectively. Moreover, it took 2nd position in the Autozeitung contest out of 6 tyres and the 3rd in ACE one among 9 competitors.


The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, despite not matching its competitor’s high position in the tests, still put forth a commendable performance. It came 7th in the ADAC test out of 15 and made an excellent second place in AutoBild's challenging test among 52 tyres. More modestly among the 10 tyres in the Teknikens trial, it ranked 6th and bagged the 5th position in Autozeitung and the 7th in the ACE exercise against 9 rivals.


Naturally, it’s inevitable for one tyre to be declared the winner, and the Continental PremiumContact 6 secures that crown, considering the comparative strength in our ratings and its superior standing in the tests. That said, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a worthy competitor, providing an array of features that would please many motorists.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
36
22
18
Best position
#1
#1
#1
Average position
3.1
4.9
6.1
Latest test
2023
2022
2024
Available sizes
296
161
47

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
50%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Dry Performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
66%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Comfort & Noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
62%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Economy
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
68%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
88%
Fuel Efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
73%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
54%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View

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