Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV and Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV appear in 3 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV performs. It takes the win in 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 87.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 4.8 11 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Avg rank 5.3 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.3 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.5 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV or Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV appears in 1 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 →
