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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Matador Hectorra 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Matador Hectorra 5Budget
MatadorMatador

Hectorra 5

0.9
R14 – R20
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato P7 C2

8.9
R16 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Matador
Hectorra 5
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
10
4
9
Best position
#2
#15
#2
Average position
6.0
34.3
5.8
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
Available sizes
109
100
92

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Matador Hectorra 5
75%
Matador
Hectorra 5
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
53%
Matador Hectorra 5
57%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Matador Hectorra 5
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Matador Hectorra 5
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Matador Hectorra 5
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
52%
Matador Hectorra 5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Matador Hectorra 5
82%
Matador
Hectorra 5
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
95%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Matador Hectorra 5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
86%
Matador Hectorra 5
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Matador Hectorra 5
99%
Matador
Hectorra 5
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
94%
Matador Hectorra 5
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Economy
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Matador Hectorra 5
79%
Matador
Hectorra 5
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Matador Hectorra 5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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