Continental SportContact 7 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
In short, the Continental typically delivers the sharper lap-time performance and broader safety envelope in mixed conditions, alongside standout efficiency and wear. The Yokohama counters with consistently strong straight-line braking (dry and wet in two of the three tests), poised subjective manners on road, and excellent curved aquaplaning in the two UK tests. The tight overall finishes (including a 3rd vs 4th at EVO) mean context-size, climate, and priorities-matters.
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 three tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental SportContact 7 | two | |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | one |
While it might look like the Continental SportContact 7 is better than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 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 all-round safety at ADAC: shortest wet braking (28.4 m) and excellent handling; strong dry grip and feedback
- Superior efficiency and ownership costs: lower rolling resistance (up to −15%), better fuel use (5.5 vs 5.7 l/100 km), and longer wear (+26.5%)
- Consistent handling pace: wins in dry and wet handling at EVO; strong subjective control and stability
- Excellent straight-line aquaplaning resistance across all shared tests
- Strong braking focus: wins dry braking in 2/3 tests and wet braking in 2/3 (notably −5.14% at Auto Express)
- Refined road manners: higher subjective road score at EVO and marginally quieter in UK testing
- Confident wet balance on lap with crisp turn-in and progressive rotation (EVO subjective praise)
- Better curved aquaplaning in the UK tests, offering security in bend-through standing water
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 stopped the vehicle in 0.77% less distance than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Dry Braking: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.23% faster around a lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 7.81% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 scored 2.38% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
See how the Subj. Road Score winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 0.52% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 9.28% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 was 0.16% faster around a wet lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 scored 4.92% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was 0.35% faster around a wet circle than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Wet Circle: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 floated at a 2.25% higher speed than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 slipped out at a 7.59% higher speed than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 scored 1.14% more points than the Continental SportContact 7.
Best In Subj. Noise: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 measured 0.82% quieter than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Noise: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 is predicted to cover 20.97% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wear: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 proved to have a 6.98% better value based on price/1000km than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Value: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 had a 13.53% lower rolling resistance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 used 3.51% less fuel than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental SportContact 7 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental SportContact 7 emitted 33.26% less particle wear matter than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Abrasion: Continental SportContact 7
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental SportContact 7 Driver Reviews
Drivers overwhelmingly praise the Continental SportContact 7 for outstanding grip and confidence in both wet and dry conditions, with exceptionally strong braking and traction that often surpass rivals. Handling feel and balance are widely lauded, and many note excellent wet safety and aquaplaning resistance. The main trade-offs reported are faster-than-average wear and, for some vehicles, higher noise/firm ride and slightly less immediate steering response versus certain competitors. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, especially from higher-scoring reviews.
Based on 92 reviews with an average rating of 84%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 delivers strong dry grip, sharp handling, and confident wet performance when warm, with several high-scoring reviews praising its sporty feel and feedback (including on EVs). However, many note high road noise on coarse surfaces and notably fast tread wear, making it less ideal for daily comfort or longevity-focused use.
Based on 18 reviews with an average rating of 73%
Conclusion
The Advan Sport V107 is no bystander: it edged Continental in both wet and dry braking in the UK tests (e.g., Auto Express wet −5.14%, dry −2.58%), scored higher for road refinement there, and posted superior curved aquaplaning in the UK-based tests, while feeling light, precise, and confidence-inspiring. The outlier was Auto Express, where Continental underperformed in the wet versus its usual form; viewed alongside ADAC and EVO, that looks size/test-surface specific rather than a pattern.
If you want the safest all-round package with notably better efficiency, wear, and lap consistency, choose the SportContact 7. If your priority is strong braking bite and quieter road manners in UK-style conditions, the Advan Sport V107 is compelling-especially in the tested 18-19 inch fitments.
Key Differences
- Overall wins: Continental 2 vs Yokohama 1, with Continental topping ADAC 1/18 versus Yokohama 6/18
- Braking vs handling emphasis: Yokohama often stops shorter in UK tests; Continental is quicker around the lap and more stable in mixed wet
- Aquaplaning split: Continental leads straight-line aquaplaning in all tests; Yokohama leads curved aquaplaning in the two UK tests
- Efficiency and running costs: Continental has notably lower rolling resistance (−12-15%), better fuel use (−3.5%), and longer life (+26.5%)
- Durability and environmental metrics: Continental's abrasion is ~33% lower and value per 1000 km is better (−7%)
- Noise/comfort: Yokohama tends to be quieter and more compliant on road routes; Continental can be louder on coarse surfaces
Overall Winner: Continental SportContact 7
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental SportContact 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
Looking for more tyre comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tyres:
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.