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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs. Pirelli SCORPION

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Kumho (58%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli SCORPION first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 255/55 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 SUV and the SCORPION 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 (81%) of the Pirelli SCORPION also have A wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2025 255/55 R18 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Pirelli SCORPION
73%
Pirelli
SCORPION
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Pirelli SCORPION
67%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
71%
Pirelli SCORPION
61%
Best: Vredestein Ultrac (90.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
75%
Pirelli SCORPION
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Pirelli SCORPION
86%
Best: Pirelli Scorpion (86.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
76%
Pirelli SCORPION
76%
Best in category: Vredestein Ultrac (83.6%)
Dry Performance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Pirelli SCORPION
79%
Pirelli
SCORPION
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
73%
Pirelli SCORPION
73%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
84%
Pirelli SCORPION
84%
Best in category: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (91.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Pirelli SCORPION
71%
Pirelli
SCORPION
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
81%
Pirelli SCORPION
71%
Best: Falken Azenis FK520 (90.0%)
Best in category: Falken Azenis FK520 (90.0%)
Economy
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71 SUV
Pirelli SCORPION
87%
Pirelli
SCORPION
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
60%
Pirelli SCORPION
87%
Best in category: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (87.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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