Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact and Vredestein Quatrac 5 appear in 36 tests, 5 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 and Vredestein Quatrac 5 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 29 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Avg rank 6.1 111 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Avg rank 5.3 132 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Avg rank 5.8 2 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.3 21 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Avg rank 6.3 111 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 4.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.7 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 8.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact or Vredestein Quatrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental AllSeasonContact across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 shows better mileage performance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact appears in 29 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 7, with 5 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →