Continental UltraContact vs Continental UltraContact UC7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental UltraContact and Continental UltraContact UC7 appear in 2 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 UltraContact performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Continental UltraContact UC7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 UltraContact is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Continental UltraContact UC7 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental UltraContact if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Continental UltraContact | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 23.6 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental UltraContact
Continental UltraContact UC7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental UltraContact | Continental UltraContact UC7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 26.0 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 28.0 | Avg rank 3.5 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 26.5 | No data | Continental UltraContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 27.0 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
💧 Wet: Continental UltraContact vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 26.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
☀️ Dry: Continental UltraContact vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 7.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental UltraContact vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 28.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
📏 Mileage: Continental UltraContact vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact wins this category with an average rank of 26.5, compared to no data for the Continental UltraContact UC7.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental UltraContact vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 27.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental UltraContact or Continental UltraContact UC7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks higher on average than the Continental UltraContact.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact UC7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental UltraContact across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks better than the Continental UltraContact.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental UltraContact shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact UC7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental UltraContact appears in 1 independent tests, Continental UltraContact UC7 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →