Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Kumho Ecsta PS71 appear in 28 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Turanza 6 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 14 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza 6 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 83.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 7.0 15 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | Avg rank 8.1 231 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Avg rank 12.9 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 6.3 21 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 7.0 and 7.0.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 11.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.1 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 12.9 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta PS71 in 14, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →