Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Upper-middle2. Falken Azenis FK520 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Falken Azenis FK520
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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 Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Kumho (56%). In this particular case, the Falken Azenis FK520 has a better rating of 72% compared to 64% 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 Falken Azenis FK520 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the Azenis FK520 were tested.
| # | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
| Falken Azenis FK520
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| Dimensions | R17 - R22 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Falken Azenis FK520 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Falken Azenis FK520 Good -
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Falken Azenis FK520 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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