Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Premium4. Nokian Line SUV Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Vredestein Ultrac Satin vs. Nokian Line SUV vs. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 4x4
In this direct comparison, we will be looking at two top-rated summer tyres - the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Vredestein Ultrac Satin. Both of them have proven themselves in rigorous testing and heavy usage, however, there are distinct differences and performance levels that make for a fascinating comparison.
The Continental PremiumContact 6, manufactured in Slovakia, Germany, and Czech Republic, has an outstanding overall rating of 83%. This tyre has shown its strength particularly in dry steering response, wet circle cornering, and wet handling - objective measures in the Autozeitung test. It further demonstrated excellence in wet safety and wet braking. It ranked at an impressive positions of 1, 5, and 3 respectively in tests conducted by Autozeitung, ACE, and Automotorsport, out of 20, 11, and 10 tyres total in those tests. It's worth mentioning that this model has been replaced by the newer model, the Continental PremiumContact 7, which is also available for review.
On the other hand, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin, made in Hungary, showed impressive results specifically in the areas of aquaplaning - longitudal, and exterior noise as well as excellent wet circle cornering according to the Autozeitung test. Moreover, this tyre displayed robust performances in dry driving behavior as reported in the ACE test. Holding up against tough competition, it clinched the 6th, 11th, 8th, and 12th positions in the respective tests conducted by Autozeitung, ACE, Automotorsport, and Autobild, among total tyres numbered at 20, 11, 10, and 52.
While the Continental manufacturer boasts of an excellent range of tyres, with the Continental PremiumContact 6 being one of its top performers, Vredestein also holds precedence with its range of summer tyres.
In conclusion, both the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Vredestein Ultrac Satin are commendable performers showing spectacular results in various key performance categories. But, based on our ratings and test performances, the Continental PremiumContact 6 outperforms the Vredestein Ultrac Satin with its high rating coverage and stronger positions in the mutual tests. However, the user's choice could depend on their preference for certain performance categories like noise reduction or wet cornering where the Vredestein overtakes.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Highly recommended3. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 4x4 Very good4. Nokian Line SUV Good
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Line SUV Good2. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 4x4 Recommended3. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended4. Vredestein Ultrac Satin Still recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Test winner | 264 | 137 | 127 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Highly recommended | 222 | 109 | 113 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Recommended | 134 | 57 | 43 | 15 | 8 | ||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 8,4 | ||||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Still recommended | 7,7 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 2 | 1- | 2 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 34,9 | 35 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Satin | 36,2 | 37,5 | |||||
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