Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests

    Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 and Continental PremiumContact 7 appear in 31 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 ContiRoadAttack 3 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 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 ContiRoadAttack 3 and Continental PremiumContact 7 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 noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricContinental ContiRoadAttack 3Continental PremiumContact 7
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used130
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.34.9
    Latest test20202026
    Tire Lab Score93.5

    Tire Lab Score

    93.5
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental ContiRoadAttack 3Continental PremiumContact 7Winner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 4.5
    34109
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.1
    2278
    Continental ContiRoadAttack 3
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 6.0
    2
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 4.9
    10129
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 5.9
    17
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 5.9
    263
    Continental PremiumContact 7

    💧 Wet: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.1 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    📏 Mileage: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 or Continental PremiumContact 7?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental PremiumContact 7 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks better than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Continental PremiumContact 7 in 30.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →