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Comparison: Austone Athena SP-303 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (2026)

Austone Athena SP-303
AustoneAustone

Athena SP-303

R15 – R22
VS
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Austone (0%). The first tyre test of Austone Athena SP-303 was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Athena SP-303 and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested.

Test Profile

Austone
Athena SP-303
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
1
6
Best position
#49
#1
Average position
49.0
4.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
34
105

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
70%
Offroad
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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