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Comparison: Fulda EcoControl HP2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Fulda (69%). The first tyre test of Fulda EcoControl HP2 was done in 2021, compared to 2016 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS51 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the EcoControl HP2 and the Ecsta HS51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Fulda EcoControl HP2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (67%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS51 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Fulda
EcoControl HP2
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Number of tests
8
10
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
12.8
9.3
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
30
105

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
73%
Fulda
EcoControl HP2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Wet Braking
Fulda EcoControl HP2
55%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
79%
Wet Handling
Fulda EcoControl HP2
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Fulda EcoControl HP2
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Fulda EcoControl HP2
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Fulda EcoControl HP2
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
93%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
72%
Fulda
EcoControl HP2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
82%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Dry Braking
Fulda EcoControl HP2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
80%
Dry Handling
Fulda EcoControl HP2
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
84%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
76%
Fulda
EcoControl HP2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
71%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Noise Exterior
Fulda EcoControl HP2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
76%
Noise Interior
Fulda EcoControl HP2
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Ride Comfort
Fulda EcoControl HP2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
64%
Economy
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
78%
Fulda
EcoControl HP2
Kumho Ecsta HS51
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Rolling Resistance
Fulda EcoControl HP2
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
46%
Fuel Efficiency
Fulda EcoControl HP2
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
93%
Mileage
Fulda EcoControl HP2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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