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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Viking Protech NewGen was done in 2021, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
7
36
Best position
#16
#1
Average position
32.7
3.1
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
94
318

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Wet Braking
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet Handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Viking Protech NewGen
54%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Dry Braking
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
72%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Noise Exterior
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
61%
Noise Interior
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Economy
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
88%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Fuel Efficiency
Viking Protech NewGen
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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