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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Kumho (66%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 76% compared to 75% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). Important for this comparison is also the Motor (Poland) 2026 225/45 R17 test, where both the Ventus Evo and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) 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 (100%) of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Evo
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
9
9
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.1
4.2
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
158
105

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
78%
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
89%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
84%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
91%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus Evo
92%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Evo
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Evo
82%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
68%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
79%
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
89%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
82%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
86%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
91%
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
85%
Noise Interior
Hankook Ventus Evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
78%
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
70%
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Evo
72%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Evo
84%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Motor (Poland)Motor (Poland)
Summer
2026225/45 R17View
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Summer
2026225/45 R18View
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Summer
2025235/40 R18View
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Summer
2026245/45 R19View
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Summer
2026255/45 R19View

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