Continental CrossContact HT vs Continental CrossContact LX25: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental CrossContact HT and Continental CrossContact LX25 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 CrossContact HT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Continental CrossContact LX25 performs. It takes the win in snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 CrossContact HT and Continental CrossContact LX25 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 snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental CrossContact HT | Continental CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | — | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental CrossContact HT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental CrossContact HT | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.0 4 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Continental CrossContact HT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Continental CrossContact HT |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental CrossContact LX25 |
💧 Wet: Continental CrossContact HT vs Continental CrossContact LX25
The Continental CrossContact HT wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.0 for the Continental CrossContact LX25.
☀️ Dry: Continental CrossContact HT vs Continental CrossContact LX25
The Continental CrossContact HT wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 2.0 for the Continental CrossContact LX25.
❄️ Snow: Continental CrossContact HT vs Continental CrossContact LX25
The Continental CrossContact LX25 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Continental CrossContact HT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental CrossContact HT or Continental CrossContact LX25?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental CrossContact HT ranks higher on average than the Continental CrossContact LX25.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental CrossContact HT averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental CrossContact LX25 across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental CrossContact HT appears in 1 independent tests, Continental CrossContact LX25 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 →