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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Sava (58%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 has a better rating of 74% compared to 61% of the Sava Intensa UHP 2. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS52 and the Intensa UHP 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Number of tests
10
16
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.0
13.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
109
76

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
88%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
73%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
63%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta HS52
60%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
87%
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Sava Intensa UHP 2
77%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
79%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta HS52
67%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
75%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Sava Intensa UHP 2
71%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
66%
Ride Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%
Economy
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Sava Intensa UHP 2
60%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
67%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
53%

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Tread pattern comparison

Kumho Ecsta HS52
Sava Intensa UHP 2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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