Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3
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When comparing the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Semperit Speed-Life 3, there are key differences and strengths in each. Both are high performing, summer tyres, but their performance varies in different tests.
The Continental PremiumContact 7 is a touring model that replaces the previous Continental PremiumContact 6 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. It is made in various countries including France, Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. In terms of our rating, it got an impressive score of 97%.
In the Autobild test, it occupied the 5th position out of 50 tyrees tested and excelled in aspects like Aquaplaning - longitudal, Rolling resistance, Dry braking, Wet braking, and the Wet circle cornering. It was rated 1st in both the ADAC and Autoklub ČR tests, highlighting its excellent performance in Comfort, Dry handling, Dry braking, Wet braking, and Wet handling.
On the other hand, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 is the successor of the Semperit Speed Life. It achieved a rating of 47% in our testing. In the Autobild test, it was rated 41st out of 50, and performed less optimally in the ADAC test as well, where it scored the 14th position. Despite this, it showed strengths in handling on wet surfaces and provided good efficiency with a relatively low wear rate and fuel consumption.
Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 7 stands out in the comparison with impressive performance in various tests and categories. However, Semperit Speed-Life 3 offers good handling on wet roads and is a reasonable option for users who prioritize efficiency.
For more details please visit Continental and Semperit's official pages. It is essential to determine your driving style and needs in order to choose the right tyre.
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2. Semperit Speed-Life 3 17.77
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1. Semperit Speed-Life 3 Exemplary2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
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Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.6 | 28.3 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 37.4 | 31.2 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 39,0 | 28,8 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 1,7 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,0 | 3,5 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 104,7 | 106 | 103,3 | ||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 100,6 | 102,5 | 98,6 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 59 | 25.3 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 71.2 | 31.3 | |||||
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