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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Semperit (51%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 51% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Life 3 was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
14
2
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
18.1
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
116
23

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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