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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71
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| Dimensions | R15 - R22 | R16 - R22 | |
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In the world of tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 are two popular summer tyre choices for consumers. Both are well-reputed products from their respective manufacturers, Continental and Kumho, and have been thoroughly tested by various organisations for their performance, safety, and longevity.
The Continental PremiumContact 6 is the successor of the legacy line, replacing the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. This touring tyre is made in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic and is rated at 90% by our experts.
On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is a summer tyre that does not have any predecessor or direct replacement. Its rating from our experts stands at 79%, making it a reliable choice for various weather conditions.
Comparing these two tyres based on mutual tests positions and overall performance, we can observe the following data:
- ADAC Test: The Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 1st among 16 tested tyres, impressing with its wet circle cornering, wet handling, and mileage. Meanwhile, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 secured the 10th position with its aquaplaning resistance, both cross and longitudinal.
- Autobild Test: In this test with 53 total tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 achieved the 8th position, showcasing its dry handling, mileage, and price/value ratio. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 came in at 18th place.
- ACE Test: Out of 11 tested tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 took 5th place, primarily due to its dry driving behavior. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 surpassed expectations, coming in at 2nd place, demonstrating excellent aquaplaning resistance and minimal exterior noise.
To summarise, the Continental PremiumContact 6 excels in wet conditions, offering outstanding wet circle cornering, wet handling, and wet braking capabilities. It is also highly energy efficient, providing a reduced fuel consumption rate. On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 delivers a balanced performance on both wet and dry surfaces, with excellent aquaplaning resistance and reduced exterior noise.
Both tyres have their unique strengths and weaknesses, but overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 comes ahead in most of the mutual tests, making it a better choice for those seeking a versatile and reliable summer tyre.
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2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9.33
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ? dB
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(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 1 | 2 | 3- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34,9 | 29 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,4 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 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 | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 37,1 | 31,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Recommended | 149 | 67 | 44 | 14 | 9 | ||
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