Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector All Season 4: Continental’s proven all-season performer faces Goodyear’s freshly launched 2026 challenger. The AllSeasonContact 2 has already built a strong reputation for balanced year-round performance, while the new Vector All Season 4 arrives aiming to raise the bar. So, can Continental hold its ground, or has Goodyear created the new all-season benchmark?
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Results: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Results below were taken from AutoBild’s 2026 All Season Tire Mini Test with a total of 5 tires tested. The graph below shows the comparison between Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector All Season 4 based on the relevant performance category. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark.
Since we are talking about the all season with 3 peak mountain certification segment, the snow performances was tested. The tire size of interest is 225/40 R18 which is a common tire size for Volkswagen Golf & Audi A3. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle is a Volkswagen Golf.
Wet
In wet braking, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 stops 0.2 meters shorter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, but there is effectively 0% difference between them. Wet handling is also extremely close, with Goodyear carrying 0.4 km/h more speed, giving it a slight 1% advantage.
The biggest difference comes in straight aquaplaning, where the Goodyear reaches 87.8 km/h compared to Continental’s 83.8 km/h, making it 4 km/h faster, or 5% better. Overall, wet braking and handling are nearly identical, but Goodyear pulls ahead clearly in aquaplaning resistance, giving the Vector All Season 4 the stronger wet performance package.
Vector All Season 4 :
- 0% in wet braking
- +1% in wet handling
- +5% in straight aquaplaning
Snow
In snow braking, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 stops 0.3 meters shorter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, giving it a small 1% advantage. Snow handling is also very close, with Goodyear carrying 0.3 km/h more speed, again giving it a slight 1% advantage.
The biggest difference comes in snow traction, where the Goodyear produces 2310 N compared to Continental’s 2142 N, giving it 168 N more pulling force, or an 8% advantage. Overall, both tires are very close in snow braking and handling, but Goodyear’s stronger traction gives the Vector All Season 4 the edge in snow performance.
Vector All Season 4 :
- +1% in snow braking
- +8% in snow traction
- +1% in snow handling
Dry
In dry braking, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 stops 0.2 meters shorter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, giving it a small 1% advantage. However, in dry handling, the Continental carries 1.3 km/h more speed, giving it a slight 1% advantage over Goodyear.
Overall, dry performance is extremely close. Goodyear has the tiny edge in braking, while Continental responds better in handling, making this category almost evenly matched.
Vector All Season 4 :
- +1% in dry braking
- -1% in dry handling
Exterior Noise
In exterior noise, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is 0.6 dB quieter than the Goodyear Vector All Season 4, giving Continental a slight 1% advantage.
Vector All Season 4 :
- -1% in exterior noise (+0.6 dB)
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 records 7.61 N/kN compared to the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 at 8.49 N/kN. That means Goodyear has 0.88 N/kN lower rolling resistance, giving it a clear 12% advantage.
Overall, Goodyear is the more efficient tire here, with lower rolling resistance that should help reduce energy loss and improve fuel efficiency.
Vector All Season 4 :
- +12% in rolling resistance
Price
For the 225/40R18 size, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is priced at €102, while the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 price is not available yet.
Since the Vector All Season 4 is Goodyear’s freshly launched 2026 all-season tire, its market pricing is still pending. We will update this once official pricing becomes available.
Tire size: 225/40 R18
- AllSeasonContact 2 : € 102
- Vector All Season 4 : TBC
Difference: –
Conclusion from a Tire Expert’s Perspective:
From my point of view as a tire expert, this is a very close all-season battle, but both tires have clear strengths. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 still impresses with its balanced performance, especially in dry handling and lower exterior noise, making it a refined and stable choice.
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4, however, looks very strong for a freshly launched 2026 tire. It matches Continental in wet braking, edges ahead in wet aquaplaning, snow traction, dry braking, and rolling resistance. Overall, Continental feels like the more proven and refined all-rounder, while Goodyear brings the stronger performance edge in key safety and efficiency areas.
Dr Edwin Pang