Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The data shows a clear pattern: Continental consistently delivers shorter stopping distances and stronger wet-road control, while Hankook trades a slice of outright grip for lower price and slightly better efficiency. Drivers choosing between them are effectively deciding between class-leading safety margins versus value and economy.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | nine |
While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet and dry braking across all shared tests
- Superior wet handling and aquaplaning resistance under mixed conditions
- Very good tread life and low wear in independent longevity assessments
- Precise, predictable handling with high safety at the limit
- Lower purchase price and strong overall value
- Slightly better rolling resistance and fuel consumption in multiple tests
- Good comfort and generally lower external noise
- Stable, easy-to-drive character in everyday dry conditions
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 3.04% less distance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.96% faster around a lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.56% faster around a lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 4.38% more points than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 7.01% less distance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 18.16% less distance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 2.85% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.18% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 5.92% more points than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had 7.2% higher lateral wet grip than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 floated at a 1.33% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 slipped out at a 2.97% higher speed than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scored 2.33% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 4.55% more points than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Subj. Noise: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Noise
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performed equally well in noise tests.
Best In Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 is predicted to cover 16.36% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Best In Wear: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 proved to have a 11.05% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Value: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Price
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during four price tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 cost 7.76% less than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Price: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 had a 0.29% lower rolling resistance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 used 3.39% less fuel than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 emitted 2.33% less particle wear matter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental PremiumContact 7 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Continental PremiumContact 7 overwhelmingly praise its outstanding wet and dry grip, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often noting clear improvements over the PC6. Many also report solid comfort and better aquaplaning resistance, though experiences vary by car. The most frequent drawbacks are higher road noise on coarse asphalt and, for a subset of users, faster tread wear; a few enthusiasts note soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of top-scoring reviews.
Based on 48 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 highly for its quiet, comfortable ride, strong dry grip, confident wet performance (especially when new), and excellent value versus premium rivals. Handling stability and braking inspire confidence across varied conditions, with many noting a step up in refinement and noise compared to previous tyres. A recurring downside is faster-than-expected wear, with multiple reports of wet grip and overall performance declining as tread depth drops, alongside noise increasing as the tyre ages. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with durability-related concerns being the main caveat.
Based on 75 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Conclusion
Hankook's Ventus Prime 4 is the pragmatic alternative. It posts competitive dry results, decent wet braking, strong value scores, and more wins in rolling resistance, fuel use, and purchase price. Comfort and external noise are often on its side, though deeper-water aquaplaning and wet handling stability are its main compromises. For budget-savvy buyers who drive mostly in fair weather and value economy, it's a smart pick.
Bottom line: Choose Continental for the best margins when it matters most; choose Hankook to save at the checkout and the pump without dropping out of the premium class.
Key Differences
- Braking performance: Continental consistently stops shorter in dry and wet (9/9 category wins each).
- Wet control: Continental leads in wet handling and curved aquaplaning; Hankook can be less stable when lifting throttle in wet bends.
- Efficiency: Hankook more often wins rolling resistance and fuel use.
- Noise/comfort: Hankook frequently quieter and a touch more comfortable; Continental sometimes louder.
- Longevity: Continental shows better projected mileage and lower wear in large-sample tests.
- Price/value: Hankook is significantly cheaper upfront and often wins value metrics.
Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.