Continental EcoContact 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

21^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 7 summer tests, the Continental EcoContact 6 shows a very clear “eco” tuning: it repeatedly leads rolling resistance/energy consumption and is frequently among the quietest tyres, with decent-to-good durability in the tests that measured wear. However, this efficiency focus consistently comes with compromised wet safety and wet control, including repeated bottom-of-group results in wet handling, wet braking and aquaplaning metrics, which drags down overall rankings.

On dry roads the pattern is mixed: it can deliver competitive dry handling in some line-ups, but dry braking is generally mid-pack to below mid-pack and in at least one major test dry handling fell to last place. Overall, the EcoContact 6 best suits drivers prioritizing low energy use and low noise over wet-grip performance and ultimate all-round test results.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Energy Use / Fuel Consumption) Strong Details
• 1st rolling resistance (5.8 kg/t) and 1st energy consumption (9.9 kWh/100km) in 2026 Auto motor und sport ECO test (195/55 R16)
• 1st rolling resistance (6.04 kg/t) in 2022 Auto Zeitung SUV test (215/55 R17)
• 1st rolling resistance (5.69 kg/t) in 2022 Auto Bild summer test (215/55 R17)
• 1st fuel consumption (5.07 l/100km) in 2022 Vi Bilägare eco vs normal test (205/55 R16)
Noise / Comfort (External noise results) Strong Details
• 1st noise (70 dB) in 2022 Auto Zeitung SUV test (215/55 R17)
• 1st noise (67.1 dB) in 2022 Auto Bild summer test (215/55 R17)
• 2nd noise (68.9 dB, +0.3% from best) in 2026 Auto motor und sport ECO test (195/55 R16)
Wear / Longevity Moderate Details
• 1st wear (48,300 km) in 2020 ADAC SUV summer test (235/55 R17)
• 3rd wear (41,480 km) in 2022 Auto Bild summer test (215/55 R17), noted as rounding out the top three
Dry Handling (Steering/limit behavior in dry) Moderate Details
• 2nd dry handling (+0.2% from best) in 2026 Auto motor und sport ECO test (195/55 R16)
• 2nd dry handling (+0.2% from best) in 2022 Auto Zeitung SUV test (215/55 R17)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Grip & Control (Wet braking/handling/cornering) Strong Details
• 7th/8 wet braking (+20.8% from best) and 8th/8 wet handling in 2026 Auto motor und sport ECO test (195/55 R16)
• 8th/10 wet braking (+19.6% from best) and 8th/10 wet handling in 2022 Vi Bilägare test (205/55 R16)
• 22nd/22 wet braking (+18.8% from best), 22nd/22 wet handling, and 22nd/22 wet circle (+15.7% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild summer test (215/55 R17)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• 8th/8 straight aquaplaning (+11.3% from best) and 8th/8 curved aquaplaning (+33.1% from best) in 2026 Auto motor und sport ECO test (195/55 R16)
• 10th/10 straight aquaplaning (+12.1% from best) in 2022 Auto Zeitung SUV test (215/55 R17)
• 20th/22 straight aquaplaning and 20th/22 curved aquaplaning (+22.7% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild summer test (215/55 R17)
Overall Ranking Consistency (All-round performance vs competitors) Moderate Details
• 19th/22 overall in 2022 Auto Bild summer test (215/55 R17)
• 8th/10 overall in 2022 Vi Bilägare test (205/55 R16)
• 6th/8 overall in 2026 Auto motor und sport ECO test (195/55 R16)
Dry Braking (Stopping distance on dry) Moderate Details
• 8th/10 dry braking (+5% from best) in 2022 Auto Zeitung SUV test (215/55 R17)
• 8th/10 dry braking (+6.1% from best) in 2022 Vi Bilägare test (205/55 R16)
Value / Price Competitiveness Minor Details
• 21st/21 price (+93.3% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild summer test (215/55 R17)
• 9th/10 price (+51.4% from best) in 2022 Auto Zeitung SUV test (215/55 R17)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Summer ECO Tyre 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 Tyre 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 Tyre 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 Tyre 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 Tyre 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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