P1 of 8
Beat 86% of the field
2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test
Test winner.
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV Test Results
Tested 2013 to 2018
3 publications
Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV has taken 3 test wins with an average finish of 1st.
- 4Independent tests
- 3Test wins
- 4Podium finishes
- 1stAverage finish
- 93%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
4 tests, 2013 to 2018
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 93%
Record by discipline
Where the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P1 of 8 | 100% | 1 |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P1 of 8 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P2 of 8 | 86% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P1 of 8 | 100% | 1 |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P1 of 8 | 100% | 1 |
| Gravel Traction | 1 | P3 of 8 | 71% | - |
| Grass Traction | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P7 of 8 | 14% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P2 of 8 | 86% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pirelli Scorpion Verde
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated November 26, 2025.
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV demonstrates consistently top-tier performance in summer SUV tests, averaging an exceptional overall position of 1.3 across four tests. It repeatedly wins or places near the top, with standout grip and control on dry and wet tarmac, translating to confident braking and high-speed handling. Rolling resistance is also competitive for a sporty SUV tyre.
Off-road traction (grass/mud) and aquaplaning resistance are weaker relative to its on-road strengths, and pricing is high. Still, its dominant road performance and multiple test wins make it a benchmark for sporty SUV applications.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Performance
Strong
Details
- 1st overall in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 test with 1st in dry braking (37.7 m) and 1st in dry handling (116.3 km/h)
- Overall positions: 1/8 (2018), 1/7 (2016), 2/9 (2015), 1/11 (2013) indicating top-tier dry capability across tests
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Wet Performance
Strong
Details
- 2018: 2nd in wet braking (52.6 m, +0.8% from best) and 1st in wet handling (80.3 km/h)
- Multiple overall test wins (2018, 2016, 2013) imply consistently strong wet-road results
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Overall Test Standing / Awards
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 1.3 across 4 tests
- Test wins: 2018 (1/8), 2016 (1/7), 2013 (1/11); runner-up 2015 (2/9)
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Rolling Efficiency
Moderate
Details
- 2018: Rolling resistance 7.6 kg/t (2/8, +1.6% from best)
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Light Off-Road (Gravel) Capability
Moderate
Details
- 2018: 1st in gravel handling (65.5 km/h)
- 2018: 3rd in gravel traction (4010 N, +3.8% from best)
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Dry braking
Strong
in 3 of 3 tests
Details
short braking in the dry
- 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (2018)short braking in the dry
- 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test (2016)good braking
- 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (2013)
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Steering feel
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
accurate steering
- 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (2018)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
-
Behaviour at the limit
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
a nice progressive slide at the limit
- 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (2013)
Performance Weaknesses
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
Details
- 2018: Straight aquaplaning 6/8 (+4.4% from best)
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Off-Road Traction on Soft Surfaces
Strong
Details
- 2018: Grass traction 6/8 (+11% from best)
- 2018: Mud traction 7/8 (+18.1% from best)
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Price/Value
Moderate
Details
- 2018: Price ranked 7/8 (+94.4% from best)
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External Noise
Minor
Details
- 2018: Noise 67.9 dB ranked 4/8 (+2.3% from best)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV (3 tests) and 35 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Dry braking strength in 3 of 3 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 35 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip strength in 1 of 3 tests 9 praise, 1 criticise of 35 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort strength in 1 of 3 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 35 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 1 of 3 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 35 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip strength in 1 of 3 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 35 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet braking strength in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 35 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Value for money no test mentions it 1 praise, 4 criticise of 35 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 4
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2018 1 test
2016 1 test
P1 of 7
Beat 100% of the field
2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test
Exemplary
2015 1 test
P2 of 9
Beat 88% of the field
2013 1 test
P1 of 11
Beat 100% of the field
2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test
Continental win the test with the new Sport Contact 5 SUV. The tyre offered an excellent balance in all areas, and was the strongest in the wet giving excellent traction and a nice progressive slide at the limit. In the dry, the grip was strong with good braking. High levels of comfort, low fuel use and a nice quiet ride rounded out the Continentals excellent result.
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