Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Sava (64%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 65% of the Sava Intensa UHP 2. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Intensa UHP 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A wet grip rating, whereas 52% of Sava Intensa UHP 2 has B rating.