Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Hankook ION Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Upper-middle

Nokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20

VS

Premium

Hankook

ION Evo

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7

R17 – R21

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Test Profile

Powerproof

ION Evo

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Number of tests

11

1

3

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

7.5

1.0

4.0

Latest test

2022

2025

2026

Available sizes

53

64

54

Wet

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Hankook ION Evo

89%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian Powerproof

81%

Hankook ION Evo

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Wet braking

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Hankook ION Evo

97%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Wet handling

Nokian Powerproof

86%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Hankook ION Evo

87%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian Powerproof

82%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Dry

Nokian Powerproof

83%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry braking

Nokian Powerproof

88%

Hankook ION Evo

91%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Dry handling

Nokian Powerproof

84%

Hankook ION Evo

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry lane changing

Nokian Powerproof

87%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Offroad

Nokian Powerproof

90%

Costs

Nokian Powerproof

65%

Hankook ION Evo

71%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Rolling resistance

Nokian Powerproof

70%

Hankook ION Evo

69%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Mileage

Nokian Powerproof

54%

Hankook ION Evo

82%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

76%

Hankook ION Evo

72%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Exterior noise

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Hankook ION Evo

66%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Hankook ION Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Powerproof

ION Evo

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Test Profile

Wet

Dry

Offroad

Costs

Comfort

Dimensions and prices

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