Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV: 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV appear in 33 tests, 1 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 3 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV 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 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 87.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 5.5 111 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.8 for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Nexen N Fera Sport SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Nexen N Fera Sport SUV in 3, with 1 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 →