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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth RV-02 vs. Continental EcoContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Yokohama (71%). Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the BluEarth RV-02 and the EcoContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama BluEarth RV-02 has A wet grip rating, whereas 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B rating.

Test Profile

Yokohama
BluEarth RV-02
Continental
EcoContact 6
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#7
#6
Average position
7.0
11.8
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
22
620

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
91%
Continental EcoContact 6
97%
Dry braking
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
98%
Continental EcoContact 6
97%
Dry driving behavior
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
88%
Continental EcoContact 6
96%
Safety
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
87%
Continental EcoContact 6
98%
Wet
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
89%
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
72%
Continental EcoContact 6
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
85%
Continental EcoContact 6
81%
Wet braking
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
98%
Continental EcoContact 6
93%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
93%
Wet handling
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
92%
Continental EcoContact 6
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
99%
Continental EcoContact 6
99%
Exterior noise
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Interior noise
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
97%
Continental EcoContact 6
98%
Costs
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
91%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Fuel efficiency
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
89%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Mileage
Yokohama BluEarth RV-02
93%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View

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