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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 25 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
94%
Dry braking
Fulda EcoControl HP2
94%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
95%
Dry handling
Fulda EcoControl HP2
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
98%
Dry driving behavior
Fulda EcoControl HP2
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
91%
Safety
Fulda EcoControl HP2
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
91%
Wet
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
94%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Fulda EcoControl HP2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Fulda EcoControl HP2
98%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Wet braking
Fulda EcoControl HP2
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
93%
Wet handling
Fulda EcoControl HP2
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
Wet circle cornering
Fulda EcoControl HP2
95%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
99%
Wet side guide
Fulda EcoControl HP2
98%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
98%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
94%
Exterior noise
Fulda EcoControl HP2
98%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
98%
Interior noise
Fulda EcoControl HP2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
Comfort
Fulda EcoControl HP2
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
87%
Costs
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP2
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
94%
Rolling resistance
Fulda EcoControl HP2
95%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
81%
Fuel efficiency
Fulda EcoControl HP2
99%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
97%
Mileage
Fulda EcoControl HP2
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
Price/value
Fulda EcoControl HP2
98%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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