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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 49 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta PS71
88%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
90%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
94%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta PS71
97%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
89%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta PS71
94%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
93%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta PS71
96%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
87%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho Ecsta PS71
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta PS71
92%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
98%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta PS71
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta PS71
89%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
95%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta PS71
84%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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