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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

3 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 Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
30
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.3
9.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
69
216

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
64%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
49%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 7
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
49%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
68%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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