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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
10
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
9.3
1.0
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
98
23

Wet

Wet
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS51
97%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%

Dry

Dry
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta HS51
68%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS51
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS51
51%

Costs

Costs
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
54%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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