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

Nexen

N fera Sport

VS

Ecsta PS71

8.6

R13 – R22

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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

N fera Sport

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

17

15

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

9.3

9.0

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

161

216

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Dry braking

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Dry driving behavior

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

85%

Dry handling

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Dry handling - objective

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Safety

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

88%

Wet

Confidence

Nexen N fera Sport

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nexen N fera Sport

78%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nexen N fera Sport

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Wet braking

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Wet circle cornering

Nexen N fera Sport

91%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Wet handling

Nexen N fera Sport

84%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Wet handling - objective

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

93%

Comfort

Nexen N fera Sport

95%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Exterior noise

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

91%

Interior noise

Nexen N fera Sport

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

93%

Costs

Confidence

Nexen N fera Sport

92%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Fuel efficiency

Nexen N fera Sport

99%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Mileage

Nexen N fera Sport

91%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Price/value

Nexen N fera Sport

91%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Rolling resistance

Nexen N fera Sport

93%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

100%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
ACE	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2021	225/50 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View