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Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

1st

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV demonstrates consistently top-tier performance in summer SUV tests, averaging an exceptional overall position of 1.3 across four tests. It repeatedly wins or places near the top, with standout grip and control on dry and wet tarmac, translating to confident braking and high-speed handling. Rolling resistance is also competitive for a sporty SUV tire.
Off-road traction (grass/mud) and aquaplaning resistance are weaker relative to its on-road strengths, and pricing is high. Still, its dominant road performance and multiple test wins make it a benchmark for sporty SUV applications.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st overall in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 test with 1st in dry braking (37.7 m) and 1st in dry handling (116.3 km/h)
    • Overall positions: 1/8 (2018), 1/7 (2016), 2/9 (2015), 1/11 (2013) indicating top-tier dry capability across tests
  • Wet Performance Strong
    • 2018: 2nd in wet braking (52.6 m, +0.8% from best) and 1st in wet handling (80.3 km/h)
    • Multiple overall test wins (2018, 2016, 2013) imply consistently strong wet-road results
  • Overall Test Standing / Awards Strong
    • Average overall position 1.3 across 4 tests
    • Test wins: 2018 (1/8), 2016 (1/7), 2013 (1/11); runner-up 2015 (2/9)
  • Rolling Efficiency Moderate
    • 2018: Rolling resistance 7.6 kg/t (2/8, +1.6% from best)
  • Light Off-Road (Gravel) Capability Moderate
    • 2018: 1st in gravel handling (65.5 km/h)
    • 2018: 3rd in gravel traction (4010 N, +3.8% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 2018: Straight aquaplaning 6/8 (+4.4% from best)
  • Off-Road Traction on Soft Surfaces Strong
    • 2018: Grass traction 6/8 (+11% from best)
    • 2018: Mud traction 7/8 (+18.1% from best)
  • Price/Value Moderate
    • 2018: Price ranked 7/8 (+94.4% from best)
  • External Noise Minor
    • 2018: Noise 67.9 dB ranked 4/8 (+2.3% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test

2018

Test winner.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Gravel Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Mud Traction, Price
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2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test

2016

Exemplary
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2
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2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire Test

2015
Winner: Nokian zLine SUV

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2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test

2013

Continental win the test with the new Sport Contact 5 SUV. The tire offered an excellent balance in all areas, and was the strongest in the wet giving excellent traction and a nice progressive slid...
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