Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Upper-middle

Nokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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SportContact 7

Ventus Evo

PremiumContact 7

Test Profile

Powerproof

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

11

4

15

Best position

#2

#1

#2

Average position

7.5

3.3

9.0

Latest test

2022

2026

2025

Available sizes

53

—

225

Dry

Nokian Powerproof

83%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Nokian Powerproof

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry handling

Nokian Powerproof

84%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Dry driving behavior

Nokian Powerproof

66%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Dry performance

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

58%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Wet

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian Powerproof

81%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet braking

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet handling

Nokian Powerproof

86%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian Powerproof

82%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Wet performance

Nokian Powerproof

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

55%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

82%

Offroad

Nokian Powerproof

90%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Exterior noise

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Costs

Nokian Powerproof

65%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Rolling resistance

Nokian Powerproof

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Mileage

Nokian Powerproof

54%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Price/value

Nokian Powerproof

50%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

63%

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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Powerproof

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

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