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Comparison: Nexen N fera Sport vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

Nexen N fera Sport
NexenNexen

N fera Sport

8.3
R17 – R21
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Nexen N fera Sport. The first tyre test of Nexen N fera Sport was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the N fera Sport and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
N fera Sport
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
17
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
9.3
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
161
216

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
67%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Wet Braking
Nexen N fera Sport
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet Handling
Nexen N fera Sport
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
74%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N fera Sport
63%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
69%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Kumho Ecsta PS71
75%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Dry Braking
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Dry Handling
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
69%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Noise Exterior
Nexen N fera Sport
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
57%
Noise Interior
Nexen N fera Sport
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N fera Sport
61%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N fera Sport
70%
Nexen
N fera Sport
Kumho Ecsta PS71
77%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N fera Sport
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Fuel Efficiency
Nexen N fera Sport
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Mileage
Nexen N fera Sport
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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