Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Continental VanContact 4Season appear in 21 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Continental VanContact 4Season performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Continental VanContact 4Season still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Continental VanContact 4Season |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 19 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.2 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Continental VanContact 4Season | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 101010 | Avg rank 2.5 111 | Continental VanContact 4Season |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 293 | Avg rank 3.8 11 | Continental VanContact 4Season |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.6 159 | Avg rank 1.8 32 | Continental VanContact 4Season |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.7 11 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 3105 | Avg rank 4.0 11 | Continental VanContact 4Season |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 12 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.2 1 | Avg rank 7.5 | Continental VanContact 4Season |
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season
The Continental VanContact 4Season wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 4.8 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season
The Continental VanContact 4Season wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.7 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season
The Continental VanContact 4Season wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 4.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Continental VanContact 4Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season
The Continental VanContact 4Season wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.4 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Continental VanContact 4Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental VanContact 4Season
The Continental VanContact 4Season wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.2 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or Continental VanContact 4Season?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental VanContact 4Season ranks higher on average than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental VanContact 4Season averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental VanContact 4Season ranks better than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 shows better mileage performance than the Continental VanContact 4Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Continental VanContact 4Season in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
