Segment
1. Continental EcoContact 6 Premium2. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
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In this comparison, we will be looking at two summer tyres, the Continental EcoContact 6 and the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun. The Continental EcoContact 6 is a German-made tyre that replaced the Continental ContiEcoContact 5, while the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun is a touring summer tyre made in Turkey. Both tyres have been tested by various sources, and in this article, we will summarize their performance and features based on test results and reviews.
In the Autobild test, out of 51 tyres, the Continental EcoContact 6 ranked 23rd, with its best features being exterior noise, comfort, and rolling resistance. On the other hand, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun ranked 5th with its best features being aquaplaning (longitudal), comfort, and wet braking. This shows that the Falken tyre outperformed the Continental tyre in this particular test.
According to the autobild 2022 test, the Continental EcoContact 6 has some strengths, such as short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance, and excellent mileage. However, the tyre also has some downsides, including limited aquaplaning reserves, extended wet braking distances, delayed steering response, and understeering driving behavior. In contrast, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun has very good aquaplaning properties, stable wet handling, short braking distances, dynamic dry handling, quiet drive-by noise, and a lower price. The only downside mentioned for the Falken tyre is the increased rolling resistance.
In the Autozeitung test, out of 10 tyres, the Continental EcoContact 6 ranked 7th, while the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun ranked 8th. This indicates that the performance difference between the two tyres was relatively small in this test.
In conclusion, both the Continental EcoContact 6 and the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun have their strengths and weaknesses. However, based on the test results, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun seems to have an overall better performance, particularly in terms of wet conditions, while also being more affordable. Nevertheless, the Continental EcoContact 6 also offers some benefits, such as lower rolling resistance and excellent mileage. Therefore, the final choice should be based on individual preferences and specific driving conditions. Be sure to consider the features of each tyre and visit the Continental and Falken manufacturers to compare and analyze their product offerings.
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Best rating in test
1. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Exemplary2. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory
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1. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory2. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Still recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 3+ | ||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Good | 1- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 Rating: Good | 101 | 134 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun Rating: Satisfactory | 120 | 104 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 36,4 | 32,7 | |||||
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | 36,1 | 28,2 | |||||
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