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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Nokian Powerproof (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%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
15
11
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
7.5
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
216
53

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 35 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Nokian Powerproof
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Nokian Powerproof
85%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Nokian Powerproof
95%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View

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