Continental EcoContact 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

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Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

21^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Continental EcoContact 6 shows a clear eco-optimized profile: consistently class-leading rolling resistance, excellent noise comfort, and strong wear mileage. However, its wet performance is repeatedly weak-particularly in wet braking, handling, and aquaplaning-dragging down overall rankings despite occasional decent dry handling showings. Pricing also trends high versus competitors, impacting value scores.
Overall, the tire suits drivers prioritizing efficiency, low fuel consumption, and comfort over ultimate safety margins in the wet. Results vary by size, but the pattern of top-tier efficiency and bottom-tier wet grip is consistent across tests.

Performance Strengths

Rolling Resistance & Fuel Economy Strong Details
• 1st/10 rolling resistance in 2022 AZ SUV test; 6.04 kg/t
• 1st/22 rolling resistance in 2022 Auto Bild; 5.69 kg/t
• 1st/10 fuel consumption in 2022 ViBilagare (5.07 l/100km)
Noise Comfort Strong Details
• 1st/10 noise (70 dB) in 2022 AZ SUV test
• 1st/22 noise (67.1 dB) in 2022 Auto Bild
Wear / Mileage Strong Details
• 3rd/21 wear (41480 km, +19.2% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild
• 1st/12 wear (48300 km) in 2020 ADAC SUV
Dry Handling (select sizes) Moderate Details
• 2nd/10 dry handling in 2022 AZ SUV (+0.2% from best)
• 6th/10 dry handling in 2022 ViBilagare (+1.1% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance (braking, handling, circle) Strong Details
• 22nd/22 wet braking (+18.8%) and 22nd/22 wet handling (+9.6%) in 2022 Auto Bild
• 8th/10 wet braking (+19.6%) and 8th/10 wet handling (+5.6%) in 2022 ViBilagare
• 8th/10 wet handling (+7.5%) in 2022 AZ SUV
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 10th/10 straight aquaplaning (+12.1%) in 2022 AZ SUV
• 20th/22 straight (+7.6%) and 20th/22 curved (+22.7%) in 2022 Auto Bild
• 9th/10 straight (+8.5%) and 9th/10 curved (+6.3%) in 2022 ViBilagare
Price/Value Moderate Details
• 21st/21 price (580; +93.3% from best) and 16th/21 value (+34.2%) in 2022 Auto Bild
• 9th/10 price (530; +51.4% from best) in 2022 AZ SUV
• 6th/10 price (989; +59.3% from best) in 2022 ViBilagare
Dry Braking Consistency Moderate Details
• 8th/10 dry braking (+5%) in 2022 AZ SUV
• 8th/10 dry braking (+6.1%) in 2022 ViBilagare
• 12th/22 dry braking (+2%) in 2022 Auto Bild

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Summer ECO Tire Test

2026
Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

The Continental EcoContact 6 is the efficiency leader, recording the lowest rolling resistance by a significant margin and delivering the longest range on the electric test car. Interior noise is v...

Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Energy Consumption, Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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2022 AZ SUV Tire Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

With a top value for rolling resistance, the Continental Eco Contact 6 confirmed its label efficiency rating in seventh place. Grippy in the wet, but significant aquaplaning weaknesses.

Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Price, Straight Aqua

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2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

While the sibling PremiumContact 6 becomes test winner, the EcoContact 6 finishes further down the field. The wet grip leaves a lot to be desired and often it is the rear that releases the grip fir...

Strong:
Fuel Consumption

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Handling, Price, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch

2022
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

The Continental EcoContact 6 performs exceptionally well in terms of fuel consumption and also gets a very good rating in terms of wear. While it can still secure a good rating on dry roads, it doe...

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