Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
What makes this comparison particularly clear-cut is the consistency: the PremiumContact 7 outplaces the EfficientGrip Performance 2 in every shared overall ranking (including multiple #1 finishes), driven mainly by stronger braking and higher-limit handling. The Goodyear, however, keeps fighting back where real-world ownership can matter most: mileage/wear, noise/comfort, and frequently rolling resistance/value.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | seven |
While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shortest braking distances in both dry and wet across all shared tests (7/7 wins in dry braking and 7/7 in wet braking)
- Stronger wet-safety envelope: often better aquaplaning results and higher wet-grip metrics (e.g., ADAC 2026 straight aquaplaning 79.7 km/h vs 75.7 km/h; AutoBild wet circle 6.53 m/s vs 5.92 m/s)
- More dynamic and precise handling feel, with higher-limit control noted in multiple reports (better steering feedback and stability at the limit)
- Competitive efficiency in several tests despite being performance-led (e.g., ADAC 2026 fuel consumption 5.4 vs 5.5 l/100 km; Motorhome rolling resistance 7.82 vs 8.34 kg/t)
- Outstanding wear/longevity performance: repeatedly higher predicted mileage (e.g., 57,800 vs 44,700 km in ADAC 2026; 45,250 vs 30,750 km in AutoBild)
- Quieter, comfort-leaning character: wins noise in most shared tests (e.g., AutoBild 72.3 vs 74.1 dB; Tire Reviews 70.8 vs 72.2 dB)
- Often stronger rolling resistance / running-cost orientation, depending on test (wins rolling resistance in 3 shared cases, including Tire Reviews 7.52 vs 8.38 kg/t)
- Better value proposition when price and cost-per-distance are considered (e.g., AutoBild value advantage and slightly lower purchase price in several tests)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 3.97% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.58% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.56% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 10% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 10.45% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 12.43% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.51% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.39% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 5% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had 9.34% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 floated at a 1.45% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 2.91% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 3.16% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Noise
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 1.35% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 21.01% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 35.49% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Price
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one price tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 cost 0.42% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Price: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 3.5% lower rolling resistance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 11.77% less particle wear matter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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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 49 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Driver Reviews
Across 101 reviews, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is most often praised as a premium touring tire with outstanding longevity, strong day-to-day grip (dry and frequently wet), and a noticeably quiet, comfortable ride with good fuel economy. Many drivers report very high mileages with slow, even wear and stable motorway manners, making it especially popular for high-mileage commuting and taxi/fleet use. A smaller but recurring set of complaints centers on a soft sidewall feel (vague/"spongy" steering, tramlining or less confidence when pushed) and, for some users, increased or unusually high road noise as the tire ages; a minority also note weaker wet braking/traction than expected.
Based on 112 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Conclusion
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 makes the strongest case on ownership economics and comfort: it's typically quieter (it wins noise in 5 shared cases) and it delivers notably higher predicted mileage in the tests that measure wear-e.g., ADAC 2026 wear 57,800 km vs 44,700 km and AutoBild wear 45,250 km vs 30,750 km. It's also usually the better value pick when price and “cost per distance” are included (e.g., AutoBild value 8.29 vs 12.85 price/1000). The trade-off is that its wet grip and dry feedback are more “good/satisfactory” than class-leading, which is exactly why it tends to trail in overall rankings.
Practical takeaway: if your priority is maximum safety margin-especially in heavy rain, emergency stops, and confident high-speed touring-the PremiumContact 7 is the clear winner. If you rack up high annual mileage and want a quieter, longer-lasting tire with strong overall competence (but not the very best braking), the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the rational value/comfort choice.
Key Differences
- Braking safety is the defining gap: PremiumContact 7 wins every dry and wet braking metric (7/7 each), with especially large wet gaps in multiple tests (e.g., ADAC 2024: 28.5 m vs 33.3 m; AutoBild: 40.3 m vs 45.6 m).
- Wear/longevity tilts heavily to Goodyear where measured: +29% predicted mileage in ADAC 2026 (57,800 vs 44,700 km) and +47% in AutoBild (45,250 vs 30,750 km).
- Wet performance balance differs: Continental is typically stronger in wet braking/handling; Goodyear can be competitive in some aquaplaning sub-tests (more wins in curved aquaplaning overall: 3 vs 2).
- Noise/comfort favors Goodyear consistently (5 noise wins), while Continental is more often described as slightly louder/average on noise.
- Overall rankings are consistently higher for Continental (including multiple #1 finishes), reflecting fewer compromises in dynamic tests; Goodyear's weaker areas are frequently noted as dry feedback and wet grip limits.
- Value proposition differs: Goodyear is often cheaper and scores better on 'value' metrics, while Continental charges a premium for best-in-class safety and dynamics.
Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Based on the tire 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 tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire 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 tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.