Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV: 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 SUV appear in 16 tests, 1 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza 6 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 5.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 87.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 4.8 11 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 5.3 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.4 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.3 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV in 2, with 1 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 →