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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 - 70% of Sava Intensa UHP 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
16
15
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
13.7
9.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
76
216

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 49 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Dry braking
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Dry handling
Sava Intensa UHP 2
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Dry driving behavior
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Safety
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Wet
Confidence
Sava Intensa UHP 2
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Sava Intensa UHP 2
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Wet braking
Sava Intensa UHP 2
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Wet circle cornering
Sava Intensa UHP 2
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Wet handling
Sava Intensa UHP 2
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Wet handling - objective
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Exterior noise
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Interior noise
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Costs
Confidence
Sava Intensa UHP 2
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Rolling resistance
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Mileage
Sava Intensa UHP 2
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Price/value
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Fuel efficiency
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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