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    Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 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 R5 SUV appear in 9 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 VikingContact 7 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 7 tests.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 99/100, 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 R5 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?

    Choose Continental VikingContact 7 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricContinental VikingContact 7Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used72
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.64.6
    Latest test20232022
    Tire Lab Score91.998.9

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    98.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental VikingContact 7Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    11
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    17
    Avg rank 3.8
    21
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.7
    214
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.4
    22
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.4
    52
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Continental VikingContact 7
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    Avg rank 8.0
    Continental VikingContact 7

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.3 for the Continental VikingContact 7.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.7 for the Continental VikingContact 7.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.7 for the Continental VikingContact 7.

    🧊 Ice: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.4 for the Continental VikingContact 7.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Continental VikingContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Continental VikingContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental VikingContact 7 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Continental VikingContact 7.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 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 R5 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental VikingContact 7 appears in 7 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in 2, 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 →