Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Premium
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Continental PremiumContact 7 Vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
We present a comprehensive tyre comparison of two leading models, the Continental PremiumContact 7 produced by Continental and the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 from Hankook. Our data is based on multiple tyre tests conducted by reputable organizations, and we consider factors like performance, features, strengths, and weaknesses.
Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7, made in France, Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic, is the latest model successor to the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. It consistently ranked first in tyre tests conducted by Vibilagare, Autobild, ADAC, and Autoklub ČR.
This summer touring tyre performed exceptionally well in areas such as Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling, Rolling resistance, Wet braking, and Wet circle cornering. However, average aquaplaning resistance and increased external noise were noted. The Continental PremiumContact 7 received our highest rating of 100% due to its highest level of wet grip overall, shortest dry braking, and best dry handling.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4, a successor to the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, scored modestly in comparison, ranking 6th and 4th in the Vibilagare and Autobild tests respectively, and 8th at the ADAC.
Solid strengths of this summer touring tyre include Aquaplaning - longitudal and Exterior noise, as well as good dry handling and short dry braking distances. However, it had a lower aquaplaning resistance and a high external noise level. Our rating for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stands at 85%, taking into consideration its moderate performance in the comparative tests.
Verdict
In comparison, the Continental PremiumContact 7 overall offers a more balanced performance, securing top positions in all tests, and proves exceptional in wet and dry conditions. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4, while delivering solid performance, falls short in some areas including aquaplaning resistance and noise levels.
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. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Exemplary2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
Worst rating in test
2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 87 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 87 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 77 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 2+ | |||
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| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 35,9 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 104,7 | 106 | 103,3 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | 101 | 100,6 | 101,4 | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | 1 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
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