Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
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In a comparison between the Kumho Ecsta PS71 and the Continental PremiumContact 6, there are significant differences that stand out.
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 is a summer tyre with no previous models and a rating of 77% from our website. In comparison, the Continental PremiumContact 6, also a summer tyre, replaces the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and boasts a higher rating of 87%.
In the ADAC test, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 recognized for its excellent Aquaplaning performances, landed at the 10th position out of 16 tyres. However, the Continental PremiumContact 6, commended for its wet handling qualities, took the top spot.
According to the ADAC 2021 summary, the Kumho Tyre is particularly well-balanced and performs exceptionally well in wet conditions. The Continental Tyre, made by Continental, scored similar remarks and also excelled on dry roads while offering low fuel consumption.
In the Autobild test, the Kumho found itself on the 18th spot out of 53 tyres, while the Continental stood strong at the 8th point for its dry handling, mileage, and price/value.
The ACE test painted a slightly different picture, with the Kumho coming in 2nd due to its excellent aquaplaning and external noise performance. The Continental, however, came in 5th for its dry driving behavior.
Considering all the data, both tyres have their strengths, but overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 outperforms with its higher overall score, positive feedback on both wet and dry surfaces, and fuel efficiency. However, the Kumho Tyre stands out for its excellent aquaplaning performance and may be a strong match depending on specific requirements.
Note that the Continental PremiumContact 6 has been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Continental and Kumho continue to innovate, creating high-quality tyres for various driving scenarios.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 1 | 2 | 3- | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 34,9 | 29 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,4 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 3- | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 37,1 | 31,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
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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 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Recommended | 149 | 67 | 44 | 14 | 9 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
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