Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium3. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Premium4. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium5. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — a direct comparison of two top summer tyres based on independent test results and our lab ratings. Both are modern designs: the Continental PremiumContact 7 (made in FR/SK/DE/CZ; our rating: 97%) and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (made in DE; our rating: 91%). Manufacturer pages: Continental and Goodyear. Neither model has been replaced by a newer tyre at the time of these tests.
Summary of test performance
- Wet performance & safety: Continental stands out for wet braking, aquaplaning resistance and low rolling resistance — repeatedly praised by TyreReviews, ACE and AutoBild for top wet braking and aquaplaning reserves. This gives the PC7 an edge in safety in heavy rain and for fuel/CO2 efficiency.
- Dry handling & overall balance: Goodyear shines on the dry: excellent dry handling, predictable balance and strong comfort. Tests from Autozeitung, ACE and Autobild show the Asymmetric 6 often at or near the top in dry driving and driver feel.
- Mileage and wear: The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 consistently scores extremely well for mileage and wear (Autobild, TyreReviews, ACE), and is often flagged as the better value choice because of lower wear and attractive price/value. Continental also records convincing mileage but can lose some of its edge when worn, according to TyreReviews.
- Comfort and noise: Both tyres are praised for comfort and low exterior noise, though Goodyear frequently ranks slightly ahead in comfort scores.
Test rankings — head-to-head
Across major comparative tests the picture is mixed: Goodyear often finishes higher in head-to-head test rankings (Autobild, Autozeitung and ACE show Asymmetric 6 in top positions) while Continental regularly places among the very best for wet braking and rolling resistance (high technical scores and a higher aggregated rating percentage). In some consumer panels (Aftonbladet, Vibilagare) results vary, but both remain top contenders.
Strengths & weaknesses
- Continental PremiumContact 7 — Strengths: Outstanding wet braking, excellent aquaplaning resistance, lowest rolling resistance in tests (fuel efficiency), refined handling. Weaknesses: slightly less engaging sporty feel than predecessors and a noticeable drop in wet braking performance when the tyre is worn.
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — Strengths: Excellent dry handling and predictable balance, best-in-class mileage and value, very good comfort and low wear (strong performer as tyres age). Weaknesses: minor concerns about track heat resistance compared with the Asymmetric 5; marginally higher rolling resistance than Continental.
Verdict
Choose the Continental PremiumContact 7 if your priority is maximum wet-weather safety and fuel efficiency — it delivers the best wet braking and lowest rolling resistance in tests. Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the best overall test rankings, a more engaging dry drive, superior mileage and the better price/value trade-off. Overall test outcomes favor Goodyear for all-round performance and longevity in many comparative tests, while Continental retains the technical lead for wet safety and economy.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Bridgestone Turanza 6 Exemplary3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended4. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Test winner5. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
Worst rating in test
4. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended5. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.3 | 27.3 | |||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 34.5 | 27.5 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 86 | 35 | 6 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Good | 72 | 44 | 18 | ||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Good | 75 | 48 | 16 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 9 | ||||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 7.7 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | 8.9 | ||||||
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| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 274 | 141 | 133 | ||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 279 | 140 | 139 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.6 | 28.3 | |||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 34.1 | 28.3 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34.2 | 27.4 | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | 1 | ||||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 1 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 71 | 52 | 19 | 4 | |||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Test winner | 70 | 54 | 18 | 7 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Highly recommended | 67 | 47 | 18 | 3 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 2- | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 59 | 25.3 | |||||
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 58.6 | 25.4 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | 63.8 | 27.6 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 61.7 | 26.6 | |||||
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