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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
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In the world of tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71 are two popular summer tyre choices for consumers. Both are well-reputed products from their respective manufacturers, Continental and Kumho, and have been thoroughly tested by various organisations for their performance, safety, and longevity.
The Continental PremiumContact 6 is the successor of the legacy line, replacing the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. This touring tyre is made in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic and is rated at 90% by our experts.
On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is a summer tyre that does not have any predecessor or direct replacement. Its rating from our experts stands at 79%, making it a reliable choice for various weather conditions.
Comparing these two tyres based on mutual tests positions and overall performance, we can observe the following data:
To summarise, the Continental PremiumContact 6 excels in wet conditions, offering outstanding wet circle cornering, wet handling, and wet braking capabilities. It is also highly energy efficient, providing a reduced fuel consumption rate. On the other hand, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 delivers a balanced performance on both wet and dry surfaces, with excellent aquaplaning resistance and reduced exterior noise.
Both tyres have their unique strengths and weaknesses, but overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 comes ahead in most of the mutual tests, making it a better choice for those seeking a versatile and reliable summer tyre.
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9.33
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ? dB
Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 1 | 2 | 3- | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34,9 | 29 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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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 | ||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,4 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | ||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 3- | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 37,1 | 31,6 | |||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Recommended | 149 | 67 | 44 | 14 | 9 | ||
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