Segment
1. Continental UltraContact Premium2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Kumho (54%). The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraContact and the Ecsta HS52 were tested.
| # | Continental UltraContact | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R14 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Kumho Ecsta HS52 5.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Worst rating in test
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta HS52 ? dB
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Continental UltraContact Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,6 | |||||
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,3 | |||||
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