Imperial EcoSport 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 Imperial EcoSport SUV and Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV appear in 5 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 Imperial EcoSport SUV performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 3 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 Imperial EcoSport SUV still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Imperial EcoSport SUV | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.8 | 87.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Imperial EcoSport SUV
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Imperial EcoSport SUV | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 22 | Avg rank 4.8 11 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 5.3 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 3 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Imperial EcoSport SUV |
💧 Wet: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.9 for the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
☀️ Dry: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.1 for the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.0 for the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Imperial EcoSport SUV vs Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
The Imperial EcoSport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.5 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Imperial EcoSport SUV or Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ranks higher on average than the Imperial EcoSport SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial EcoSport 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 Imperial EcoSport SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Imperial EcoSport SUV appears in 3 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 →