Segment
1. Continental UltraContact NXT Premium2. Nexen N Blue 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Nexen N Blue 5
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Nexen (67%). Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the N Blue 5 were tested. We also know where UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental UltraContact NXT Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 206,7 | 82,5 | 93,3 | ||||
| Continental UltraContact NXT Rating: Test winner | 206,7 | 98,9 | 99,5 | ||||
| Nexen N Blue 5 | 201,0 | 96,4 | 95,5 | ||||
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