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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Continental EcoContact 6

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 (58%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the EcoContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 has A wet grip rating, whereas 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B rating.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2022 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Continental EcoContact 6
48%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Continental EcoContact 6
42%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Continental EcoContact 6
46%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Continental EcoContact 6
46%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Continental EcoContact 6
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Continental EcoContact 6
51%
Best: Debica Presto UHP2 (96.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Turanza T005 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Continental EcoContact 6
65%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Continental EcoContact 6
79%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Continental EcoContact 6
51%
Best in category: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Continental EcoContact 6
91%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Continental EcoContact 6
95%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Continental EcoContact 6
86%
Economy
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Continental EcoContact 6
89%
Continental
EcoContact 6
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Continental EcoContact 6
77%
Best in category: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (96.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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