Comparison: Sava Intensa UHP 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Sava (64%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 65% of the Sava Intensa UHP 2. The first tyre test of Sava Intensa UHP 2 was done in 2017, 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 Intensa UHP 2 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Sava Intensa UHP 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.