Continental EcoContact 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

12th

Average Position

7th

Best Result

21st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Continental EcoContact 6 - Official Image

The Continental EcoContact 6 shows a clear eco-optimized profile: consistently class-leading rolling resistance, excellent noise comfort, and strong wear mileage. However, its wet performance is repeatedly weak-particularly in wet braking, handling, and aquaplaning-dragging down overall rankings despite occasional decent dry handling showings. Pricing also trends high versus competitors, impacting value scores.
Overall, the tyre suits drivers prioritizing efficiency, low fuel consumption, and comfort over ultimate safety margins in the wet. Results vary by size, but the pattern of top-tier efficiency and bottom-tier wet grip is consistent across tests.

Performance Strengths
  • Rolling Resistance & Fuel Economy Strong
    • 1st/10 rolling resistance in 2022 AZ SUV test; 6.04 kg/t
    • 1st/22 rolling resistance in 2022 Auto Bild; 5.69 kg/t
    • 1st/10 fuel consumption in 2022 ViBilagare (5.07 l/100km)
  • Noise Comfort Strong
    • 1st/10 noise (70 dB) in 2022 AZ SUV test
    • 1st/22 noise (67.1 dB) in 2022 Auto Bild
  • Wear / Mileage Strong
    • 3rd/21 wear (41480 km, +19.2% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild
    • 1st/12 wear (48300 km) in 2020 ADAC SUV
  • Dry Handling (select sizes) Moderate
    • 2nd/10 dry handling in 2022 AZ SUV (+0.2% from best)
    • 6th/10 dry handling in 2022 ViBilagare (+1.1% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance (braking, handling, circle) Strong
    • 22nd/22 wet braking (+18.8%) and 22nd/22 wet handling (+9.6%) in 2022 Auto Bild
    • 8th/10 wet braking (+19.6%) and 8th/10 wet handling (+5.6%) in 2022 ViBilagare
    • 8th/10 wet handling (+7.5%) in 2022 AZ SUV
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 10th/10 straight aquaplaning (+12.1%) in 2022 AZ SUV
    • 20th/22 straight (+7.6%) and 20th/22 curved (+22.7%) in 2022 Auto Bild
    • 9th/10 straight (+8.5%) and 9th/10 curved (+6.3%) in 2022 ViBilagare
  • Price/Value Moderate
    • 21st/21 price (580; +93.3% from best) and 16th/21 value (+34.2%) in 2022 Auto Bild
    • 9th/10 price (530; +51.4% from best) in 2022 AZ SUV
    • 6th/10 price (989; +59.3% from best) in 2022 ViBilagare
  • Dry Braking Consistency Moderate
    • 8th/10 dry braking (+5%) in 2022 AZ SUV
    • 8th/10 dry braking (+6.1%) in 2022 ViBilagare
    • 12th/22 dry braking (+2%) in 2022 Auto Bild
Performance Over Time

Test History

7
of 10
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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8
of 10
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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19
of 22
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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of 16
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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21
of 44
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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8
of 12
2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

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Strong:
Wear
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