18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Viking Protech NewGen (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2021 when was the Viking Protech NewGen first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Protech NewGen were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Viking
Protech NewGen
Number of tests
36
7
Best position
#1
#16
Average position
3.1
32.7
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
319
94

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Viking Protech NewGen
54%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Viking Protech NewGen
72%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
61%
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Viking Protech NewGen
88%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Fuel Efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Viking Protech NewGen
93%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Viking Protech NewGen
83%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

View general comparison

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTireLab.com

GET

TheTireLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.