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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.6
R13 – R22
VS
Nokian PowerproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Nokian (69%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
15
11
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
7.5
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
216
53

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
78%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
78%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
89%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
93%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
95%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
91%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Nokian Powerproof
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View

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