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Comparison: Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Semperit (51%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% compared to 51% of the Semperit Speed-Life 3. The first tyre test of Semperit Speed-Life 3 was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Speed-Life 3 and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has A rating.

Test Profile

Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
14
3
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
18.1
4.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
116
54

Wet

Wet
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Wet braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%
Wet handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%

Comfort

Comfort
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Exterior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Interior noise
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%

Dry

Dry
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry braking
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Dry handling
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%

Costs

Costs
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%
Mileage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Rolling resistance
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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