Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests

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    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 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 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun and Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV appear in 22 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 mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. 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 Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunKumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
    SegmentTouringSUV
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used202
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.55.1
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score87.187.3

    Tire Lab Score

    87.1
    Very Good · Summer
    87.3
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRunKumho Ecsta PS71 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.3
    137
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    122
    Avg rank 5.3
    Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.1
    412
    Avg rank 5.8
    11
    Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.5
    No data
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.6
    914
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun

    💧 Wet: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.3 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.2 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

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

    The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.1 for the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    📏 Mileage: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

    The Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun wins this category with an average rank of 2.6, compared to 3.5 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 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 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun.

    Which tire lasts longer?

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

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun appears in 20 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV in 2.

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