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    Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    2026 test data · 45 independent tests · 9 head-to-head

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    Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4: 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 45 tests, 9 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 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 PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if

    • You prefer the Hankook Ventus Prime 4's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental PremiumContact 7Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used3015
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.98.3
    Latest test20262026
    Tire Lab Score93.587.5

    Tire Lab Score

    93.5
    Excellent · Summer
    87.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental PremiumContact 7Hankook Ventus Prime 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    34109
    Avg rank 8.0
    172
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    2278
    Avg rank 5.5
    224
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.0
    2
    Avg rank 7.0
    2
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.9
    10129
    Avg rank 8.2
    311
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 5.9
    17
    Avg rank 13.8
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.9
    263
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    Continental PremiumContact 7

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15, with 9 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 →