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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data


The Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 are both summer tyres that have demonstrated good performance in tests. However, the Continental PremiumContact 7 stands out as a top performer with an overall rating of 99% on our platform. Let's delve deeper into their features, performance, and comparisons.


The Continental PremiumContact 7, more about this tyre here, a successor to the well-respected Continental PremiumContact 6, and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, is made in France, Slovakia, Germany, and Czechia. It's a summer tyre from Continental, perfect for touring, and known for its excellent handling and short braking distances. It especially stood out for its great handling performance in tests, resisting aquaplaning, and offering good rolling resistance.


On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta PS71, detailed information is available here, from Kumho, excels in comfort, wet braking and handling, effectively resisting aquaplaning. However, it's rated lower at 68% on our platform than the Continental tyre. This tyre doesn't have a successor as of now.


When these two tyres were put head-to-head in the Autobild test, the Continental PremiumContact 7 attained the 5th position out of 50 tyres. The Kumho Ecsta PS71, came in at 12th position and was lauded for its comfort, wet braking, handling, and resistance to aquaplaning.


In the ACE 2023 test, the Continental PremiumContact 7 bagged the 2nd position and got praised for its wet braking, wet handling, dry braking, and low rolling resistance. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 here lagged a bit behind, taking the 7th position mainly owing to its longitudinal aquaplaning.


In conclusion, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has an edge over the Kumho Ecsta PS71 in overall test performance, however, this does not imply that the Kumho tyre is inferior. The choice between the two will largely depend on specific requirements and performance aspects that a driver values the most.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
26
15
14
Best position
#1
#2
#2
Average position
2.2
9.0
5.5
Latest test
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
225
706

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
79%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
87%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
64%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
64%
Dry Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Comfort & Noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
56%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
41%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 7
56%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
41%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Economy
Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
63%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
64%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%

Tests used in comparison

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

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