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

1 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%). The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 6 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 245/30 R20 test, where both the SportContact 6 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Continental SportContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 6
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
7
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.1
9.0
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
233
216

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
88%
Continental
SportContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
75%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
Continental SportContact 6
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
60%
Wet Handling
Continental SportContact 6
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental SportContact 6
92%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental SportContact 6
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
89%
Continental
SportContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
74%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
Continental SportContact 6
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
Dry Handling
Continental SportContact 6
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
100%
Continental
SportContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
49%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
Continental SportContact 6
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
49%
Economy
Confidence
Continental SportContact 6
29%
Continental
SportContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
Continental SportContact 6
29%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018245/30 R20View

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