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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 86% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Continental
SportContact 7
Number of tests
15
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
9.0
1.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
216
155

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 25 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Continental SportContact 7
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Continental SportContact 7
97%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Continental SportContact 7
99%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Continental SportContact 7
99%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Continental SportContact 7
96%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Continental SportContact 7
96%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Continental SportContact 7
98%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Continental SportContact 7
98%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2022255/35 R19View

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