Segment
1. Continental SportContact 7 Premium2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Falken Azenis FK520 vs. Continental SportContact 7
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The Falken Azenis FK520 and the Continental SportContact 7 are summer tyres developed for ultra-high performance (UUHP). Both tyres have been extensively tested in various conditions, providing a comprehensive comparison for potential buyers.
Manufactured by Falken in Turkey, the Azenis FK520 is the newer model of the Azenis FK510. Our website rated this tyre 75% for its overall performance. It is best noted for Aquaplaning - longitudinal and Comfort in the SportAuto test while it shines in Dry handling in the Automotorsport tests. One criticism of the FK520, highlighted across the board, concerns two aspects: the somewhat sluggish response when steering and an indifferent and less balanced handling on wet surfaces. In total test comparisons, Falken Azenis FK520 has mostly secured the 7th position.
The SportContact 7, produced by Continental across several European countries, is the successor to the SportContact 6, 5 and 3. This tyre received an immaculate 100% rating by our site, indicating its superior quality and performance. It particularly excels in dry braking and handling such as observed in both SportAuto and Automotorsport tests which also considerable wet braking. Although the AutoBild test noticed slightly less performance in Curve-Aquaplaning, the Continental SportContact 7 grabbed the first position in the majority of the tests.
If we summarise the data from all the various tests, it is evident that both the Falken Azenis FK520 and the Continental SportContact 7 have strengths and weaknesses. The Falken performs especially well in comfort and aquaplaning scenarios, but falls short when it comes to steering response and balance on wet surfaces. The Continental SportContact 7 shines when it comes to dry handling and braking but exhibits less Curve-Aquaplaning performance.
Overall, the clear winner in all tests is the Continental SportContact 7. Its balance of comfort, dry and wet handling as well as braking efficiency makes it a worthy purchase for any user looking for a reliable and high-performance summer tyre.
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Best rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended2. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding
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1. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,6 | 1,5 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,4 | 2,4 | ||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,4 | 1,5 | ||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | ||||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | ||||||
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| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Good - | dobré - | ||||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | ||||||
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