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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Sava (64%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 65% of the Sava Intensa UHP 2. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta PS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ecsta PS71 and the Intensa UHP 2 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 (70%) of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Number of tests
15
16
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
9.0
13.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
216
76

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Sava Intensa UHP 2
72%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Wet Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
78%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
66%
Wet Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
86%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
84%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Sava Intensa UHP 2
81%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Dry Braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
84%
Dry Handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
85%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Sava Intensa UHP 2
75%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Noise Exterior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
59%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%
Noise Interior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
73%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Sava Intensa UHP 2
79%
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Rolling Resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
54%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
72%
Fuel Efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
88%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
76%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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