Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Kumho Ecsta HS52 appear in 29 tests, 7 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta HS52 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 7 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 EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta HS52 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 10.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta HS52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 9.9 32 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 5.6 213 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 13.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 9.8 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 4.3 12 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.9 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 13.6 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.8 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Kumho Ecsta HS52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta HS52 in 7, with 7 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 →