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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Costs
Mutual tests
Buy %

#	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 /0%	Continental PremiumContact 6 /76%	Kumho Ecsta PS71 /83%	Vredestein Ultrac Vorti /0%

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In a head-to-head comparison between the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Continental PremiumContact 6, the features and performance of these two premium summer tyres provide a clear guide for consumers to make the right choice. Various tyre tests have spotlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both, with Michelin often outperforming Continental.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores highly in almost all categories, with a 93% rating on our site. It consistently ranked high in mutual tests, outshining the Continental PremiumContact 6 in several areas. This tyre has excellent dry handling, comfort, and rolling resistance, as well as impressive aquaplaning management, both longitudally and cross. Its wet handling is also noteworthy - an attribute that deemed vital for summer tyres. However, the Pilot Sport 4 has now been replaced by the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

In contrast, the Continental PremiumContact 6 - a touring subtype tyre - received an 87% rating from us. While this tyre does not match the Michelin's performance, it is praised for its dry braking, handling, mileage, and price to value ratio. Despite ranking lower in tests comparatively, it notably takes the crown in some, including ADAC's, where it was deemed better due to its outstanding mileage, wet braking, and handling. However, the tyre has visible weaknesses, particularly in aquaplaning safety reserves and is also now replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.

It is essential to take into account that test results can vary based on factors like usage, driving conditions and personal preference. Both tyres, manufactured by Michelin and Continental respectively, have unique strengths and weaknesses. Consequently, the chosen tyre should align with the specific needs and preferences of the individual driver.

In conclusion, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 outperforms the Continental PremiumContact 6. However, the Continental tyre still presents a valid choice, especially for those prioritising mileage and value. It's worth noting that both these models have been replaced, so considering their successors could be a wise choice.

Segment

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Premium

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 296

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 224

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 183

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 74

Number of tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 36x

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 19x

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 15x

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 13x

Best position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 1.

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 1.

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 2.

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 3.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 7.

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 8.

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 12.

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 20.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 2.11

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 3.06

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 6.62

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9

Year of the last test

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 2025

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 2023

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 2022

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 2020

Best rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Exemplary

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended

4. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended

Worst rating in test

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Good

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Good

3. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4

87%

Continental
PremiumContact 6

82%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

82%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti

77%

Wet handling

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 89%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 86%

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 82%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 81%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 92%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 90%

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 79%

4. Continental PremiumContact 6 78%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 87%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 85%

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 80%

4. Continental PremiumContact 6 77%

Wet braking

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 88%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 84%

3. Continental PremiumContact 6 85%

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 71%

Wet circle cornering

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 79%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 79%

3. Continental PremiumContact 6 77%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 71%

Wet side guide

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 96%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 76%

3. Continental PremiumContact 6 76%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 0%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 A

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 A

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 A

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4

88%

Continental
PremiumContact 6

85%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti

80%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

78%

Dry braking

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 92%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 92%

3. Continental PremiumContact 6 89%

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 83%

Dry handling

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 97%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 93%

3. Continental PremiumContact 6 93%

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 87%

Dry lane changing

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 95%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 95%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 92%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 0%

Dry steering response

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 95%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 92%

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 90%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 0%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

84%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4

74%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti

61%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

49%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 76%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 70%

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 40%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 32%

Mileage

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 94%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 84%

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 70%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 53%

Price/value

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 86%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 57%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 56%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 25%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 C

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 C

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 C

4. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4

78%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti

73%

Continental
PremiumContact 6

66%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

64%

Exterior noise

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 79%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 79%

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 59%

4. Continental PremiumContact 6 59%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 79%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 74%

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 66%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 0%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 71 dB

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ?

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ?

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 15 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2+
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AutoMotorSport Summer tyre test 2022 245/45 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,0	9,7	9,4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good	7,2	8,3	8,3
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good	7,8	8,4	7,4
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	92	93	93
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended	87	83	92
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended	89	85	93
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AutoMotorSport Summer tyre test 2020 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise	Comfort
Best values in test	9,4	9,3	10	10	10
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Very good	9,1	9,3	7	8	9
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good	8,1	9,1	7	6	7
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1	1-	1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary	1-	1-	2-
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	1
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended	1	2	3-
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	2
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1	28,7
Michelin Pilot Sport 4	32,1	29,8
Continental PremiumContact 6	33,2	30,2
Kumho Ecsta PS71	34,9	29
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	33,4	31,3
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,7	1,3	2,8	2,0	1,6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good	2,0	1,9	2,9	2,0	1,9
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good	1,7	2,4	3,6	2,0	2,1
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,4	3,3	3,0	2,0
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Satisfactory	2,7	2,5	2,9	2,0	2,4
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1	1	1
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary	1	1	1-
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	1
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory	2	2-	3-
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Good	2	2+	2-
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	1-	1-
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Exemplary	2	2+
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,2	28,7
Michelin Pilot Sport 4	34,2	29,6
Continental PremiumContact 6	35,8	29,9
Kumho Ecsta PS71	37,1	31,6
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	35,3	30,8
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Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2018 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,4	9,8	9,3	10
Michelin Pilot Sport 4	9,4	9,8	9,3	8,3
Continental PremiumContact 6	8,5	8,5	8,7	8,0
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	6,9	6,6	7,7	5,5
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