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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Continental SportContact 7

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
VS
Continental SportContact 7Premium
ContinentalContinental

SportContact 7

10.0
R18 – R23
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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%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Continental
SportContact 7
Number of tests
10
15
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
1.2
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
104
122

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Continental SportContact 7
84%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Continental SportContact 7
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Continental SportContact 7
86%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Continental SportContact 7
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Continental SportContact 7
78%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Continental SportContact 7
75%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Continental SportContact 7
70%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Continental SportContact 7
97%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Continental SportContact 7
94%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

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