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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

Our tyre test website compares two popular summer tyre models, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 and the Continental PremiumContact 6, with an aim to assist potential buyers to make an informed choice. The comparison draws on multiple tests conducted by various organizations, summarizing and analyzing all the data to arrive at a coherent verdict.


The Pirelli Cinturato P7, birth of the renowned tyre manufacturers Pirelli, delivers an impressive performance with a rating of 75% in our tests. The strengths of this tyre lie in dry-braking and noise mitigation, whilst it performs well in interior noise reduction. It shines in terms of comfort, which was particularly praised in tests conducted by Autozeitung. Despite ranking at differing positions in mutual tests, its best position was 4th according to Autozeitung, showcasing its consistent and balanced performance.


On the other hand, the Continental PremiumContact 6, crafted by Continental, is a summer tyre predominantly made for touring. It stands out for its strengths in wet braking, and wet handling, earning it the top position in the Continental PremiumContact range. This particular tyre even upgraded from Continental PremiumContact 5 and has now been further improved and replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7. With a stellar rating of 83% in our tests, its superiority was evident given it ranked first in ADAC and Autozeitung tests and third in the ACE test.


In terms of overall performance, while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 offers commendable features like exceptional dry braking, reduced noise, and comfort, the Continental PremiumContact 6 outshines in more categories such as dry and wet braking, dry driving behaviour, dry and wet handling, and overall comfort and safety. This makes the latter a stronger candidate in these comparative test results.


In conclusion, both tyres offer excellent performance with their unique strengths, yet the Continental PremiumContact 6 tends to outperform the Pirelli Cinturato P7 in terms of overall functionality and performance in both dry and wet conditions.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
11
36
18
Best position
#4
#1
#1
Average position
7.1
3.1
6.1
Latest test
2024
2023
2024
Available sizes
220
296
47

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7
77%
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato P7
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
49%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7
84%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato P7
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Noise Interior
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
60%
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato P7
63%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Continental PremiumContact 6
72%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Fuel Efficiency
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato P7
51%
Continental PremiumContact 6
61%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View

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