Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental Premium Contact 6 and Sava Intensa UHP 2 appear in 59 tests, 7 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 Premium Contact 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 46 tests.
How the Sava Intensa UHP 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 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 Premium Contact 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Intensa UHP 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental Premium Contact 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Sava Intensa UHP 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Premium Contact 6 | Sava Intensa UHP 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 46 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.7 | 86 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental Premium Contact 6
Sava Intensa UHP 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 6 | Sava Intensa UHP 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 141519 | Avg rank 14.6 2 | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 251312 | Avg rank 12.2 | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 10115 | Avg rank 8.4 21 | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.1 211 | Avg rank 9.7 | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Avg rank 13.4 | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 14.6 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 12.2 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.7 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 13.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Premium Contact 6 or Sava Intensa UHP 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental Premium Contact 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Intensa UHP 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental Premium Contact 6 ranks better than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental Premium Contact 6 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Premium Contact 6 appears in 46 independent tests, Sava Intensa UHP 2 in 13, with 7 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 →
