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Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

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Wet
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Costs
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#	Sava Intensa UHP 2 /63%	Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 /75%	Maxxis Victra Sport 5 /75%	Kumho Ecsta PS71 /83%

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Introducing the Sava Intensa UHP 2 and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, two high-performing summer tyres from the prominent tyre manufacturers, Sava and Hankook. In this review, we'll delve into the defining aspects of these tyres, compare test results, and present an overall verdict based on their strengths and weaknesses.

Starting with the Sava Intensa UHP 2 - an upgraded version of the previous model, Sava Intensa UHP. Our experts rate this tyre a respectable 73%. This budget-friendly tyre impresses in tests for cross aquaplaning and price/value. However, noted weaknesses in the Autobild tests are its understeering wet and dry handling and mediocre aquaplaning reserve. As a result, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 ranks 17th in a comparison of 53 tyres.

Moving on to the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, a tyre that stands out in the UUHP (Ultra Ultra High Performance) category and gets an impressive overall rating of 81% from our experts. Hailing from South Korea, this tyre is standard equipment on high-end vehicles such as the Audi Q8, Audi SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3. This tyre performed extremely well in the dry and wet braking tests and landed a top 3 position in the Autobild test. However, subpar mileage led to some points deduction.

From a head-to-head point of view, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 performs better overall. Its strong showing in the dry and wet braking tests is commendable. Yet, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 holds its ground on cross aquaplaning performance and economic efficiency, ranking 6th in a 16 tyre test by ADAC.

In conclusion, although both tyres show strengths in certain areas, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 offers a better-rounded performance in terms of both wet and dry braking, hence confirming its place in Ultra Ultra High Performance category. Nevertheless, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 remains a competent choice considering its economic efficiency, highlighting the trade-offs buyers need to consider when choosing a tyre.

Segment

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Upper-middle

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Lowcost

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 224

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 109

3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 78

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 76

Number of tests

1. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 20x

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 19x

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 15x

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 15x

Best position in test

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 1.

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 2.

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 2.

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 4.

Worst position in test

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 14.

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 20.

3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 20.

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 33.

Average position in tests

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 6.11

2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 8.45

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 9

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 13.33

Year of the last test

1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 2026

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 2025

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 2025

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 2025

Best rating in test

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Highly recommended

3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Highly recommended

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory

2. Sava Intensa UHP 2 Still recommended

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 Conditionally recommended

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Conditionally recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Maxxis
Victra Sport 5

79%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

78%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

74%

Sava
Intensa UHP 2

73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 83%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 79%

3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 78%

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 73%

Wet circle cornering

1. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 85%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 77%

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 74%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 70%

Wet handling

1. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 79%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 77%

3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 69%

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 67%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 84%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 81%

3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 77%

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 76%

Wet braking

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 79%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 78%

3. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 77%

4. Sava Intensa UHP 2 68%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Kumho Ecsta PS71 A

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 A

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 A

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

84%

Sava
Intensa UHP 2

84%

Maxxis
Victra Sport 5

77%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

74%

Dry braking

1. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 87%

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 86%

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 84%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 83%

Dry handling

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 90%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71 85%

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 78%

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 65%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Maxxis
Victra Sport 5

74%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

71%

Sava
Intensa UHP 2

68%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

65%

Exterior noise

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 82%

2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 78%

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 76%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 56%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 ?

2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ?

3. Sava Intensa UHP 2 ?

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Sava
Intensa UHP 2

83%

Maxxis
Victra Sport 5

72%

Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127

71%

Kumho
Ecsta PS71

61%

Mileage

1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 78%

2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 69%

3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 66%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 57%

Rolling resistance

1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 72%

2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 69%

3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 69%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 54%

Price/value

1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 90%

2. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 74%

3. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 59%

4. Kumho Ecsta PS71 50%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Sava Intensa UHP 2 C

2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 C

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71 C

4. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 ?

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These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Sava Intensa UHP 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	2
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory	2+	2+	3+
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2+	2	3+
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Good	2	2-	2-
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	58.1	24.8
Sava Intensa UHP 2	61.7	27.4
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127	58.1	24.8
Maxxis Victra Sport 5	60.8	26.7
Kumho Ecsta PS71	61.7	26.6
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1	28,7
Sava Intensa UHP 2	34,7	35,5
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127	34,7	30,3
Maxxis Victra Sport 5	34,8	33,4
Kumho Ecsta PS71	34,9	29
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,7	1,3	2,8	2,0	1,6
Sava Intensa UHP 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2,7	1,8	3,1	2,0	1,6
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Satisfactory	3,1	2,0	3,4	2,5	1,8
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Rating: Good	2,2	2,0	2,8	2,0	2,4
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,4	3,3	3,0	2,0
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1	1	1
Sava Intensa UHP 2 Rating: Good	2-	2+	1-
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	2
Kumho Ecsta PS71 Rating: Satisfactory	2	2-	3-
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,2	28,7
Sava Intensa UHP 2	35,7	32,8
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127	35,2	28,7
Kumho Ecsta PS71	37,1	31,6
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Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

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