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Comparison: Nexen N fera Sport vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

#	Nexen N fera Sport /67%	Kumho Ecsta PS71 /76%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

Dimensions	R16 - R20	R16 - R22
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Today we will be diving deep into a comparative analysis of two incredible tyres, the
Nexen N fera Sport and the
Kumho Ecsta PS71. Both are brilliant summer tyres with their own unique strengths, but how do they stack against each other in multiple tyre tests?

Nexen N fera Sport

First up, we have the Nexen N fera Sport, a summer tyre with no direct replacement model. Rated a 59% by our team, it is a standard ultra-high-performance tyre made in the Czech Republic and is the first equipment for the BMW 2-series Active Tourer. Here's a summary of its performance in various tests:

In the Autobild test, it bagged the 7th position mainly excelling in wet braking and longitudinal aquaplaning. It ranked 5th in the ADAC test with mileage being its best feature. The tyre demonstrated good characteristics on both dry and wet pavement in Autobild 2025 with a higher projected mileage, but showed minor weaknesses in driving comfort on dry road and aquaplaning behavior. The ACE test featured exterior noise as its best attribute and came in 9th.

Kumho Ecsta PS71

On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Kumho Ecsta PS71, a highly-rated summer tyre with no known direct successor. Achieving a robust rating of 68%, the tyre doesn't have a specified place of manufacture, and neither is there any first equipment information available for the model.

In the Autobild test, this Kumho tyre showed dominance in more attributes than the Nexen tyre such as comfort, wet handle and longitudinal aquaplaning, thus bagging the 5th position. In the ADAC test, cross and longitudinal aquaplaning emerged as its best features, but it fell behind at the 10th place. Autobild 2025 showed contrasting results with short dry braking distance and good wet pavement characteristics, but projected mileage and dry comfort were on the lower side. The ACE test placed it at the 7th position.

Verdict

Comparing both tyres, it is evident that the Kumho Ecsta PS71 takes a bit of a lead in overall performance and has higher ratings across most tests. However, the Nexen N fera Sport showcases a promising performance in specific areas like mileage and wet braking. The choice, in the end, falls upon individual needs. Whether you require a tyre that covers higher mileage or delivers better handling on wet roads, both tyres provide reliable options.

Segment

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle

2. Nexen N fera Sport Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 172

2. Nexen N fera Sport 22

Number of tests

1. Nexen N fera Sport 17x

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 15x

Best position in test

1. Nexen N fera Sport 1.

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 2.

Worst position in test

1. Nexen N fera Sport 17.

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 20.

Average position in tests

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9

2. Nexen N fera Sport 9.29

Year of the last test

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 2025

2. Nexen N fera Sport 2025

Best rating in test

1. Nexen N fera Sport Exemplary

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended

Worst rating in test

1. Nexen N fera Sport Satisfactory

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

75%

Nexen
N fera Sport

68%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 86%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 73%

Wet handling

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 76%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 62%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 81%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 63%

Wet braking

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 79%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 75%

Wet circle cornering

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 74%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 61%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 A

2. Nexen N fera Sport ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Nexen
N fera Sport

71%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

68%

Dry braking

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 79%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 77%

Dry handling

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 71%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 61%

Dry driving behavior

1. Nexen N fera Sport 79%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 64%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Nexen
N fera Sport

71%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

67%

Exterior noise

1. Nexen N fera Sport 74%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 57%

Comfort

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 78%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 72%

Interior noise

1. Nexen N fera Sport 73%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 66%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Nexen N fera Sport ?

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

78%

Nexen
N fera Sport

69%

Rolling resistance

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 76%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 66%

Mileage

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 71%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 62%

Price/value

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 82%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 68%

Fuel efficiency

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 83%

2. Nexen N fera Sport 82%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 E

2. Nexen N fera Sport ?

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Mutual tests

Autobild

Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name
Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Exemplary
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ADAC

ADAC Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,6	1,5
Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Good	2,5	2,4
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory	3,0	2,9
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Autobild

Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32.6	27.4
Nexen N Fera Sport	35.0	30.9
Kumho Ecsta PS71	34.2	27.4
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ACE

ACE Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	71	54	19	7
Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Recommended	61	48	17	7
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Highly recommended	67	47	18	3
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Autobild

Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Nexen N Fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	3+
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good	2	2-	2-
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Autobild

Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	58.1	24.8
Nexen N Fera Sport	63.2	27.2
Kumho Ecsta PS71	61.7	26.6
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ADAC

ADAC Summer tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,5	2,6	1,5
Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory	2,8	1,9	2,8	2,5
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good	2,2	2,5	3,2	2,0
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Autobild

Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1	1-	1
Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Exemplary	2	1-	2-
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Conditionally recommended	1	2	3-
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Autobild

Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1	28,7
Nexen N fera Sport	33,2	30,9
Kumho Ecsta PS71	34,9	29
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ADAC

ADAC Summer tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,7	1,3	2,8	2,0	1,6
Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory	2,6	2,2	3,1	2,0	1,9
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,4	3,3	3,0	2,0
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