Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 T005 and Kumho Ecsta PS71 appear in 52 tests, 4 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 T005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 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 T005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet 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 T005 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 83.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 7.0 15 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 8.1 231 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | Avg rank 12.9 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 6.3 21 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 7.0 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.1 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to 12.9 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Kumho Ecsta PS71?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 T005 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta PS71 in 14, with 4 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 →