Segment
1. Nokian Powerproof 2 Upper-middle2. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Kumho (58%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Powerproof 2 and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof 2 is made - Finland.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 2
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Very good2. Nokian Powerproof 2 Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Recommended2. Nokian Powerproof 2 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 2 | 34.4 | 28.1 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) | 34.4 | 27.1 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Nokian Powerproof 2 Rating: Recommended | 132 | 63 | 47 | 22 | 16 | 6 | |
| Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) Rating: Recommended | 131 | 62 | 49 | 20 | 15 | 5 | |
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