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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Nokian Hakka Black 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 54% of the Nokian Hakka Black 3. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Nokian Hakka Black 3 first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nokian
Hakka Black 3
Number of tests
15
2
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
3.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
216
58

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
95%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
89%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
99%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
73%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
88%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
88%

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