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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 76% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
36
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.1
6.0
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
296
104

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Wet performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
55%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry driving behavior
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Dry performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%

Offroad

Offroad
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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