Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 are Premium Touring Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

PremiumContact-7 VS EfficientGrip-Performance-2

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these six tests:

  • Continental PremiumContact 7 finished ahead of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in six of the tests

While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 4.06% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
35.66M
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
37.17M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:35.27M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 36.31M
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:35.6M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 37.7M
2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:35.4M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 36.4M
2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:35.4M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 37.9M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:35.4M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 36.4M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:36.9M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 38.3M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.58% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
53.47s
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
53.78s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:51.73s Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 51.85s
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:55.2s Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 55.7s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.56% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
97.35Km/H
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
96.8Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:115.5Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 115.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:79.2Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 78.4Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 10% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
100 Points
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
90 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:100 Points Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 90 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 11.31% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
36.16M
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
40.77M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:31.58M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 34.34M
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:51.1M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 59.6M
2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:25.8M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 29.2M
2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:28.5M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 33.3M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:40.3M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 45.6M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:39.7M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 42.6M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 16.45% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
32M
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
38.3M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental PremiumContact 7

2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:32M Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 38.3M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.51% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
84.33s
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
84.76s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:84.85s Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 84.81s
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:83.8s Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 84.7s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.39% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
71.95Km/H
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70.95Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:75.5Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 74.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:68.4Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 67.7Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 5% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
100 Points
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
95 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:100 Points Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had 9.34% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
6.53m/s
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.92m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:6.53m/s Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 5.92m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 floated at a 0.72% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
80.26Km/H
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
79.68Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:74.91Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 74.98Km/H
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:76Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 76Km/H
2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:74Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 74.9Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:82.5Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 81Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:93.9Km/H Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 91.5Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 slipped out at a 4.49% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
5.75m/sec2
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6.02m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:3.3m/sec2 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 3.4m/sec2
2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:2.8m/sec2 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 3.1m/sec2
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:4.51m/sec2 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 4.49m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:12.4m/sec2 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 13.1m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Continental PremiumContact 7
92 Points
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
95 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Noise

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 1.35% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.

Continental PremiumContact 7
70.9dB
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
69.94dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:72.2dB Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 70.8dB
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:64.6dB Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 64dB
2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:71.3dB Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 71dB
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:74.1dB Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 72.3dB
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:72.3dB Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 71.6dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during zero wear tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 is predicted to cover 20.17% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
45525KM
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
57025KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:60300KM Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 68800KM
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:30750KM Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 45250KM

Value

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 35.49% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental PremiumContact 7.

Continental PremiumContact 7
12.85Price/1000
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
8.29Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:12.85Price/1000 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 8.29Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one price tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 cost 0.42% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Continental PremiumContact 7
1901.67
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
1909.6
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Continental PremiumContact 7

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:99.69 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 96.39
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:6938 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 7000
2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:174 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 167
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:395 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 375

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 3.5% lower rolling resistance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.

Continental PremiumContact 7
6.28kg / t
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6.06kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:8.38kg / t Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 7.52kg / t
2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:0.829kg / t Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 0.775kg / t
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental PremiumContact 7:8.08kg / t Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 7.62kg / t
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
225/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:7.82kg / t Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 8.34kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 1.69% less fuel than the Continental PremiumContact 7.

Continental PremiumContact 7
5.9l/100km
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.8l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:5.9l/100km Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 5.8l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 13.64% less particle wear matter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.

Continental PremiumContact 7
60.1mg/km/t
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
51.9mg/km/t
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Continental PremiumContact 7:60.1mg/km/t Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 51.9mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

In total the Continental PremiumContact 7 has been reviewed 25 times and drivers have given the tyre 84% overall.

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been reviewed 90 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Best Review for the Continental PremiumContact 7
Given 99% 205/55 R16 on a combination of roads for 600 spirited miles
Fantastic tyres. Previous tyres were Michelin ps4. These 7s are possibly better in every department. Highly recommend them. Very impressed.
Helpful 244 - tyre reviewed on February 21, 2023
View all Continental PremiumContact 7 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Given 100% 205/55 R16 V on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Been looking for new set of summer tyres after decided to change my wheels size too, I went from 17” wheels down to 16” and fitted new set of Goodyear efficient grip performance 2, latest model tyres, they were made in week 7 of 2020 and I fitted them in week 8 of 2020, absolutely brand new and fresh rubber. So far so good, traveled around 1000 miles and tyres are excellent, performance, comfort, even though they are smaller size there is no negative performance, corners great, braking in both dry and wet is good, car feels very positive to drive , noise level also good. This is the first... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 311 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2020
View all Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental PremiumContact 7 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua and price, while the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performed better in curved aquaplaning, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Continental PremiumContact 7 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.