P3 of 10
Beat 78% of the field
Continental ContiCrossContact Winter Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2013
2 publications
Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Continental ContiCrossContact Winter averages a finish of 3rd.
- 4Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 3Podium finishes
- 3rdAverage finish
- 64%Field beaten on average
- 2Publications
4 tests, 2010 to 2013
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 64%
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
Low rolling resistance is the Continental ContiCrossContact Winter's most consistent test strength, praised in three of four SUV comparisons. Auto Bild placed it second of eight in 2010 with an Exemplary verdict, highlighting short snow stops and balanced winter performance, then third of eight in 2011. Its 2013 SUV test placed it third of ten, with the lowest rolling resistance and very good snow performance. The separate 2013 Toroleo SUV comparison put it fifth of six, despite favourable comments on dry-road stability and rolling resistance. Overall results were therefore generally good, but not uniformly near the front.
Braking and snow cornering are less consistent than efficiency. Auto Bild praised short wet stops in 2011, whereas its 2013 verdict called wet and dry braking average, an unusually less favourable wet assessment. Slightly extended dry stops were already a criticism in 2010. Snow cornering was only average in 2011, an unusual contrast to the very good snow verdict in 2013. The 2013 Auto Bild test also criticised noise, while the 2010 and 2011 comparisons noted a high price. With no individual discipline measurements here, these judgements support a balanced winter tyre with an efficiency advantage, rather than a claim of consistently short stops on every surface.
Performance Strengths
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 3 of 4 tests
Details
- Lowest rolling resistance, 2013 Auto Bild SUV test
- Low rolling resistance, 2010 Auto Bild and 2013 Toroleo SUV tests
lowest rolling resistance in the test
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2013)SUV tires with low rolling resistance
- 2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2013)short braking distances on snow, low rolling resistance
- 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test (2010)
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Snow braking
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
- Short snow stopping distances, 2010 Auto Bild 4x4 test
short braking distances on snow, low rolling resistance
- 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test (2010)
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Snow handling
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
- Very good snow performance, 2013 Auto Bild SUV test
- Unusually less favourable average snow cornering, 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 test
Balanced and very good performance in snow
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2013)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
- Short wet stops, 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 test
- Unusually less favourable average wet braking, 2013 Auto Bild SUV test
Short braking in the wet
- 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2011)
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Dry handling
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
- Convincing dry-road behaviour and stable shoulder, 2013 Toroleo SUV test
convincingly in the dry thanks to stable outer shoulder
- 2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2013)
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry braking
Moderate
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
- Slightly extended dry stopping distance, 2010 Auto Bild 4x4 test
- Average dry braking, 2013 Auto Bild SUV test
Slightly extended stopping distance on dry pavement, not exactly cheap
- 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test (2010)
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Road noise
Minor
in 1 of 4 tests
Details
- Increased tyre noise, 2013 Auto Bild SUV test
increased tyre noise
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (2013)
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Value for money
Moderate
Details
- High price noted in 2010 and 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 tests
Every test, newest first 4
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2013 2 tests
P5 of 6
Beat 20% of the field
2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test
SUV tires with low rolling resistance, convincingly in the dry thanks to stable outer shoulder, xcellent traction with special silica compound
2011 1 test
P3 of 8
Beat 71% of the field
2010 1 test
P2 of 8
Beat 86% of the field
2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test
Exemplary.
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