Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 52 tests, 6 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 PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Continental PremiumContact 7 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prefer the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, with 6 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 →