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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (2026)

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 Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has a better rating of 81% compared to 75% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the Turanza 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
1
17
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
6.0
5.9
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
73
244

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
72%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
71%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
75%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
66%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
73%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
64%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
61%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
61%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025255/55 R18View

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