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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Nokian Hakka Black 3 (2026)

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Nokian Hakka Black 3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Hakka Black 3

5.4
R17 – R22
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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 Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 54% of the Nokian Hakka Black 3.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Nokian
Hakka Black 3
Number of tests
6
2
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.7
3.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
105
58

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
93%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
85%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
82%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
87%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
99%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
100%
Wet Handling Objective
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
97%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
73%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
85%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
87%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
85%
Nokian Hakka Black 3
87%

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