Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Continental EcoContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Yokohama (71%). In this particular case, the Continental EcoContact 6 has a better rating of 77% compared to 74% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and EcoContact 6 is made in Germany.