Continental SportContact 7 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental SportContact 7 and Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 appear in 24 tests, 3 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 SportContact 7 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 4 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental SportContact 7 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental SportContact 7 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track, UUHP | UHP, UUHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 20 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.9 | 88 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental SportContact 7
Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.7 2288 | Avg rank 3.5 54 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.5 2283 | Avg rank 3.5 214 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 958 | Avg rank 3.0 131 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | Continental SportContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.2 12 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental SportContact 7 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 3.7 for the Continental SportContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental SportContact 7 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.5 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental SportContact 7 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.4 for the Continental SportContact 7.
📏 Mileage: Continental SportContact 7 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental SportContact 7 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.2 for the Continental SportContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental SportContact 7 or Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 ranks higher on average than the Continental SportContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental SportContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 ranks better than the Continental SportContact 7.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental SportContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental SportContact 7 appears in 20 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 in 4, with 3 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 →