Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P and Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV appear in 2 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 ContiSportContact 5 P performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
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 ContiSportContact 5 P and Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 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 dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 89.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 P |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 1.0 2 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 4.5 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV |
💧 Wet: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 P wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 1.5 for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.5 for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P vs Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ContiSportContact 5 P or Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P ranks higher on average than the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV ranks better than the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P appears in 1 independent tests, Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
