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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Nexen N fera Sport (2026)

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
VS
Nexen N fera Sport
NexenNexen

N fera Sport

8.3
R17 – R21
6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Nexen N fera Sport. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen N fera Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the N fera Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nexen
N fera Sport
Number of tests
15
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
9.0
9.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
216
161

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nexen N fera Sport
67%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Nexen N fera Sport
75%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Nexen N fera Sport
62%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
74%
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Nexen N fera Sport
63%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
75%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nexen N fera Sport
69%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nexen N fera Sport
69%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
57%
Nexen N fera Sport
74%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
77%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nexen N fera Sport
70%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Nexen N fera Sport
66%
Fuel Efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Nexen N fera Sport
82%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Nexen N fera Sport
62%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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