Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kenda Emera A1: 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 Kenda Emera A1 appear in 32 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 PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Kenda Emera A1 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 2 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 Kenda Emera A1 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Kenda Emera A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 81.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Kenda Emera A1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Kenda Emera A1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 7.3 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 7.3 2 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 14.7 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Avg rank 19.0 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 4.0 | Kenda Emera A1 |
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kenda Emera A1
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.3 for the Kenda Emera A1.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kenda Emera A1
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 7.3 for the Kenda Emera A1.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kenda Emera A1
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Kenda Emera A1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kenda Emera A1
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 14.7 for the Kenda Emera A1.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kenda Emera A1
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 19.0 for the Kenda Emera A1.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kenda Emera A1
The Kenda Emera A1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Kenda Emera A1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Kenda Emera A1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kenda Emera A1 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 Kenda Emera A1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Kenda Emera A1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Kenda Emera A1 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →