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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (88%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
36
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.1
9.0
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
318
216

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
80%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
68%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
51%
Fuel Efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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