Segment
1. Continental SportContact 7 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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Continental SportContact 7 vs Falken Azenis FK520 — a direct comparison of two Ultra-High-Performance summer tyres based on independent test results. Below you’ll find a concise summary of test positions, measured strengths and weaknesses, and an overall verdict to help readers decide which tyre suits their priorities.
Quick links: Continental SportContact 7 (manufacturer: Continental) — Falken Azenis FK520 (manufacturer: Falken).
Replacement status: Neither model is listed as replaced; both are current in test databases.
Test-summary & comparative positions
Across major European tyre tests the Continental SportContact 7 consistently ranks at or near the top: multiple 1st-place results (ADAC, SportAuto, AutoBILD, AutoZeitung, Automotorsport, Gute-Fahrt) and a 2nd place in the ACE group test (10 tyres). The SportContact 7 also scores a perfect internal rating (100%).
The Falken Azenis FK520 is positioned mid-field in most comparative tests (ACE 4th of 10, ADAC 8th of 18, multiple 6–8th places in other magazines). TyreReviews and some test reports praise its comfort and aquaplaning resistance, but it rarely beats premium rivals in overall rankings.
Strengths & weaknesses (data-driven)
- Continental SportContact 7 — Strengths: market-leading wet braking (ACE: shortest wet braking 24.51 m), exceptional dry handling and braking, good rolling resistance and excellent comfort/noise in several tests. SportAuto and Autobild highlight very high grip and stable handling. Weaknesses: relatively weaker cross aquaplaning performance (ACE: worst cross aquaplaning 68.3 km/h in that test), some reports note increased road/rolling noise and a tendency to understeer in certain setups.
- Falken Azenis FK520 — Strengths: very good aquaplaning resistance (ACE: best cross aquaplaning 71.5 km/h) and long predicted tread life with low abrasion (TyreReviews). Comfortable and quiet with good longitudinal aquaplaning and rolling comfort. Weaknesses: inconsistent wet handling and wet braking (ACE: weakest wet handling in that test), slightly delayed steering response and somewhat longer dry braking distances in some comparisons.
How they compare head-to-head
If your priority is outright performance — shortest wet and dry braking distances, razor-sharp handling and top-ranked test results — the Continental SportContact 7 is the clearer choice. It dominates specialist tests and scores highest overall.
If you prioritise aquaplaning safety, ride comfort and value (good predicted wear and low abrasion), the Falken Azenis FK520 offers an attractive balance, but it lags behind the SportContact 7 in wet handling and overall test rankings.
Verdict
Overall winner: Continental SportContact 7. It is the better tyre in most independent tests, excelling in both dry and wet braking and delivering top-ranked handling. The Falken Azenis FK520 is a strong mid-field contender with notable aquaplaning and comfort advantages, and better value-oriented credentials, but it cannot match Continental’s consistent top performance in handling and braking.
For more detailed test data and tyre size-specific results, follow the tyre pages: SportContact 7 and Azenis FK520.
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Best rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended2. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding
Worst rating in test
2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 140 | 65 | 54 | 21 | 15 | 6 | |
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | 135 | 62 | 52 | 21 | 15 | 6 | |
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 1,5 | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,4 | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | |||||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | |||||||
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