Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

    2026 test data · 34 independent tests

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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 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 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Kumho Ecsta PS71 appear in 34 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prefer the Kumho Ecsta PS71's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunKumho Ecsta PS71
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2014
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.59.8
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score87.183.8

    Tire Lab Score

    87.1
    Very Good · Summer
    83.8
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunKumho Ecsta PS71Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    137
    Avg rank 7.0
    15
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    122
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.1
    412
    Avg rank 8.1
    231
    Tie
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.5
    Avg rank 12.9
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.6
    914
    Avg rank 6.3
    21
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.0 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 11.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

    Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 8.1 and 8.1.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to 12.9 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 6.3 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun or Kumho Ecsta PS71?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun appears in 20 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta PS71 in 14.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →