Segment
1. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Upper-middle2. Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV Lowcost
Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV
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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 Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (54%) than Semperit (48%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV has a better rating of 55% compared to 45% of the Kumho Ecsta HS51. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Speed-Life 2 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 71% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV has C rating. We also know where Ecsta HS51 is made - China.
| # | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R18 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Exemplary2. Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV Satisfactory2. Kumho Ecsta HS51 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Kumho Ecsta HS51 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel efficiency
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,2 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Kumho Ecsta HS51 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,2 | 3,0 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 | ||
| Semperit Speed-Life 2 SUV Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,6 | 1,0 | 1,9 | ||
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