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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

#	Continental PremiumContact 6 /78%	Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 /82%

Dimensions	R15 - R22	R17 - R22
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Today, we'll look into the comparison of two reputable summer tyres, Continental PremiumContact 6 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. These tyres are manufactured by Continental and Hankook respectively.

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a touring summer tyre with an overall rating of 90% on our site. It is made in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Slovakia, and it falls under the touring sub-type category. The older Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 has been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.

On the other side, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is an ultra-high-performance (UUHP) summer tyre with an overall rating of 87%. Designed in Korea, it is also the first equipment for some Audi and BMW models.

Autobild tests in 2021 ranked Continental PremiumContact 6 at the 8th position out of 53 tested tyres, with its best features being dry braking, dry handling, mileage, and price/value ratio. Meanwhile, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 secured the 3rd place, excelling in dry braking.

In AutoMotorSport's tests, Continental PremiumContact 6 achieved the 4th position out of 10 tested tyres, with its best features being its comfort and dry steering response. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 occupied the 3rd place in the same tests, performing well in dry lane changing, wet handling, and wet braking.

During the tests conducted by Autozeitung, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 2nd out of 10 tyres, with dry handling being its best feature. Contrarily, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 ranked 9th in these tests.

ADAC testing ranks Continental PremiumContact 6 at the top (1st) out of 16 tyres, excelling in wet handling, wet circle cornering, and wet braking. On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 placed 14th in these tests.

Strengths and Weaknesses
Continental PremiumContact 6:
+ Dry braking, dry handling, mileage, and price/value ratio
- Limited aquaplaning safety reserves, slow steering responses, and extended wet braking distances

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127:
+ Dry braking, secure wet and dry handling, and low rolling resistance
- Limited safety reserves in curve aquaplaning and slower steering responses

In conclusion, both the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 are highly regarded summer tyres, each having its strengths and weaknesses. The Continental PremiumContact 6 seems to have a slight overall edge, ranking higher in most tests, offering better dry handling and fuel efficiency. However, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 shows excellent performance in wet conditions and dry braking, making it suitable for drivers who prioritize wet handling capabilities.

Segment

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 266

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 109

Number of tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 36x

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 19x

Best position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 1.

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 1.

Worst position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 8.

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 14.

Average position in tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 3.06

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 6.11

Year of the last test

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 2025

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 2023

Best rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

77%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 77%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 75%

Wet braking

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 85%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 83%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 77%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 72%

Wet handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 82%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 77%

Wet circle cornering

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 74%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 73%

Wet side guide

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 80%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 75%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 A

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 A

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

82%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

81%

Dry braking

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 90%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 85%

Dry handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 89%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 81%

Dry lane changing

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 98%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 94%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

67%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

65%

Exterior noise

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 70%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 56%

Comfort

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 83%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 67%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 ?

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

75.9%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

0%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6

85%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

72%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 79%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 67%

Mileage

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 94%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 66%

Price/value

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 86%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 66%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 C

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 C

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Mutual tests

Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2+
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Good	2+	2+
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AutoMotorSport Summer tyre test 2022 245/45 R19

Name	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,0	9,7	9,4
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good	7,8	8,4	7,4
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Very good	8,5	8,0	6,3
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	92	93	93
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended	89	85	93
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127	78	69	87
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1	1-	1
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	1
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory	2+	2+	3+
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1	28,7
Continental PremiumContact 6	33,2	30,2
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127	34,7	30,3
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
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
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory	3,1	2,0	3,4	2,5	1,8
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