18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 99% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Evo was done in 2025, 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 Ventus Evo and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Hankook Ventus Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Evo
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
6
15
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.5
9.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
158
216

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 17 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
99%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
80%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Evo
98%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
80%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Evo
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Handling on gravel
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Grass traction
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Gravel traction
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Sand traction
Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTireLab.com

GET

TheTireLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.