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2. Nokian Line Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Nokian Line
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| Dimensions | R15 - R17 | R14 - R17 | |
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Now let's take a deep dive into a head-to-head comparison of two popular tyres - the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and the Nokian Line. This will offer a thorough evaluation of their performances in tire tests, with a detailed analysis of their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Starting with the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, it is a top-tier summer tyre, manufactured in the Czech Republic, and has an impressive overall rating of 68%. It has been replaced by a newer model, the Continental PremiumContact 6. In the Autobild test, this tyre held a ninth-position out of 50 tyres. Even more noteworthy was its performance in the ADAC test, where it demonstrated impressive prowess in wet conditions earning the second position out of 16 contestants. Its highlights include interior noise reduction, wet braking excellence, wet circle cornering, and wet handling.
Shifting focus to the Nokian Line, we have a fellow summer tyre proudly made in Finland, but with a below-average rating of 35%. In comparison to the ContiPremiumContact 5, the Nokian Line ranked 14th in the Autobild test, and sixth in the ADAC test, showing a weaker performance overall. Notably, Nokian has not yet replaced this model with a newer version.
Comparatively, both Continental and Nokian have shown good performance in these tests, but the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 undoubtedly emerges as the superior choice when it comes to excellent performance in wet conditions, providing increased safety and peace of mind for its drivers.
To summarise, though the Nokian Line is a decent tyre, it lacks the high-performance marks of the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. Nevertheless, it's clear that both manufacturers create trustworthy, high-quality tyres that cater to a wide range of driver needs. End-user preferences may vary depending on requirement painting, and hence, this provides a comprehensive idea for potential users to make an informed decision.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian Line 17.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian Line 12.17
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Exemplary2. Nokian Line Good
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian Line Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
1. Nokian Line 72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
2. Nokian Line 79%
Wet handling
1. Nokian Line 87%
Wet circle cornering
1. Nokian Line 84%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
2. Nokian Line 68%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
2. Nokian Line 78%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Nokian Line ? dB
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | ||||
| Nokian Line Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 | 36,4 | 36 | |||||
| Nokian Line | 37,5 | 38 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Wear | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,5 | 0,5 | 1,5 | 1,6 | ||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Rating: Good | 1,9 | 1,8 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 2,4 | ||
| Nokian Line Rating: Good | 2,6 | 2,2 | 2,0 | 3,5 | 2,3 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2- | 1- | 2 | ||||
| Nokian Line Rating: - | 2- | 2- | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Wear | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,6 | 1,0 | 1,7 | 1,6 | ||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 1,6 | 2,0 | 3,4 | 2,0 | ||
| Nokian Line Rating: Good | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 3,6 | 1,8 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,6 | 27 | |||||
| Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 | 34,7 | 30,6 | |||||
| Nokian Line | 37,9 | 29,1 | |||||
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