Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental VikingContact 7 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV appear in 9 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 VikingContact 7 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental VikingContact 7 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental VikingContact 7 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 7 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.9 | 97.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental VikingContact 7
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental VikingContact 7 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 17 | Avg rank 5.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.7 214 | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.4 22 | Avg rank 4.8 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.4 52 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Continental VikingContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 5.5 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.3 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.7 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
❄️ Snow: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.7 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
🧊 Ice: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.4 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
The Continental VikingContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 5.5 and 5.5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental VikingContact 7 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV ranks higher on average than the Continental VikingContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental VikingContact 7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental VikingContact 7 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental VikingContact 7 appears in 7 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV 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 →
