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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
3
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.0
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
54
23

Wet

Wet
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%

Dry

Dry
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Costs

Costs
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

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