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

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6

R13 – R22

VS

Nexen

N fera Sport

8.3

R17 – R21

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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

Ecsta PS71

N fera Sport

Number of tests

15

17

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

9.0

9.3

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

216

161

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Dry braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Dry driving behavior

Kumho Ecsta PS71

85%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Dry handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Dry handling - objective

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Safety

Kumho Ecsta PS71

88%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Wet

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

88%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

78%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

81%

Wet braking

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

91%

Wet handling

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

84%

Wet handling - objective

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

93%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Comfort

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

95%

Exterior noise

Kumho Ecsta PS71

91%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Interior noise

Kumho Ecsta PS71

93%

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Costs

Confidence

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

92%

Fuel efficiency

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

99%

Mileage

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

91%

Price/value

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

91%

Rolling resistance

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Nexen N fera Sport

93%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
ACE	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2021	225/50 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View