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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) (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 87% of the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72). Important for this comparison is also the Auto Bild 2026 255/45 R19 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
6
6
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.5
4.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
158
105

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 26 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
98%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
93%
Dry Handling Objective
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
94%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
98%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
98%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
92%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Evo
99%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
92%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
95%
Price Mileage Ratio
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Other
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Gesamtnote
Hankook Ventus Evo
97%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Handling on gravel
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%
Grass traction
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
97%
Gravel traction
Hankook Ventus Evo
100%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
100%
Sand traction
Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
99%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Auto BildAuto Bild
Summer
2026255/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2026225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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