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Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 78% compared to 75% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (76%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
19
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
109
226

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
74%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho Ecsta PS71
77%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
75%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Dry Performance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
83%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
77%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
80%
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
66%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho Ecsta PS71
57%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
50%
Noise Interior
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
58%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
64%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
61%
Economy
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
74%
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Kumho Ecsta PS71
68%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
64%
Fuel Efficiency
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
57%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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