Continental CrossContact HT 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 CrossContact HT 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 CrossContact HT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in 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 CrossContact HT 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental CrossContact HT | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.9 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | — | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 93.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental CrossContact HT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental CrossContact HT | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.0 4 | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Continental CrossContact HT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Continental CrossContact HT |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 2 | Continental CrossContact HT |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
💧 Wet: Continental CrossContact HT vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental CrossContact HT wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.5 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental CrossContact HT vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental CrossContact HT wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 4.1 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
❄️ Snow: Continental CrossContact HT vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental CrossContact HT wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental CrossContact HT 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 CrossContact HT.
📏 Mileage: Continental CrossContact HT 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 CrossContact HT.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental CrossContact HT 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 CrossContact HT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental CrossContact HT or Continental PremiumContact 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental CrossContact HT ranks higher on average than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental CrossContact HT 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 CrossContact HT.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Continental CrossContact HT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental CrossContact HT 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 →