Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Kumho Ecowing ES31 Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecowing ES31
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 (Kumho). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Kumho (54%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 87% compared to 65% of the Kumho Ecowing ES31. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecowing ES31 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Ecowing ES31 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 69% of Kumho Ecowing ES31 has B rating. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
| # | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Kumho Ecowing ES31 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R22 | R13 - R17 | |
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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 PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Kumho Ecowing ES31 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Kumho Ecowing ES31 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Kumho Ecowing ES31 70 dB
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Kumho Ecowing ES31 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 1,5 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,9 | ||
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