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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). 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 Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-XT first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EcoContact 6 is made in Germany and BluEarth-XT is made in Japan.