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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Kumho Ecsta HS51Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS51

R14 – R18
VS
Hankook Ventus Prime 4Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime 4

7.3
R13 – R23
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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%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 54% of Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has A rating. We also know where Ecsta HS51 is made - China.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
9.3
6.3
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
99
532

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
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
69%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS51
97%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
68%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
85%
Wet performance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
56%
Dry
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
86%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta HS51
68%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
85%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
82%
Dry performance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
66%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
88%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS51
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS51
51%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Costs
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
54%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%

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