Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Nokian Powerproof Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Nokian Powerproof
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Here we provide a comparison of two summer tyres - the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Nokian Powerproof.
The Continental PremiumContact 6, manufactured by Continental, is a touring type summer tyre that we rate at a solid 87%. It's made in Slovakia, Germany, and Czech Republic. The Continental PremiumContact 6 offers excellent dry handling capabilities, excelling particularly in dry steering response and comfort. In comparison tests, this tyre ranked highly - consistently placing within the top three. Notably, this tyre performed best in the "AutoMotoSport", "AutoZeitung", and "ADAC" tests. However, a key drawback is its wet grip performance, according to automotorsport 2022 data. This model replaces the earlier Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and has itself been superseded by the Continental PremiumContact 7.
On the other hand, the Nokian Powerproof, by Nokian, is another summer tyre but it scored lower in our review with a rating of 71%. It's manufactured in Finland and was not a replacement for any previous model. Despite its lower overall score, the Nokian Powerproof also provides good dry-handling capabilities, especially in steering response. And it consistently ranked mid-field in comparison tests. The tyre stood out in the "Autobild" test, demonstrating strong braking performance in wet conditions, and handling on gravel. However, this tyre was knocked down for its aquaplaning safety, and some users have noted a noticeable rolling noise.
The verdict from these tests suggests that while both the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Nokian Powerproof are strong performers overall, the Continental tyre scores higher for its exceptional dry handling, overall comfort, and lower noise levels. The Nokian tyre stands out for its wet braking performance and handling on gravel, but may fall short in terms of noise and aquaplaning safety. The choice may then come down to specific user requirements and driving conditions.
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2. Nokian Powerproof 7.45
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Nokian Powerproof Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Nokian Powerproof Conditionally recommended
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 lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | 7,8 | 8,4 | 7,4 | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Good | 7,6 | 8,0 | 7,3 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 89 | 85 | 93 | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof | 85 | 83 | 87 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | 8,1 | 9,1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Good | 6,8 | 7,8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | ||
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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 | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Good | 1- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof | 32,9 | 29,1 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,4 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 | ||
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| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Very good - | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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