Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta HS51: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Crugen HP91 and Kumho Ecsta HS51 appear in 8 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 Kumho Crugen HP91 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta HS51 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 6 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 HS51 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Crugen HP91 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Kumho Ecsta HS51 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 8.8 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85 | 87.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Crugen HP91
Kumho Ecsta HS51
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.8 | Avg rank 8.7 3 | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.8 1 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta HS51
The Kumho Crugen HP91 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.4 for the Kumho Ecsta HS51.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta HS51
The Kumho Crugen HP91 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.7 for the Kumho Ecsta HS51.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta HS51
The Kumho Crugen HP91 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Kumho Ecsta HS51.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta HS51
The Kumho Ecsta HS51 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to no data for the Kumho Crugen HP91.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta HS51
The Kumho Ecsta HS51 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 3.0 for the Kumho Crugen HP91.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Crugen HP91 or Kumho Ecsta HS51?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Crugen HP91 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta HS51.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Crugen HP91 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta HS51 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Crugen HP91 ranks better than the Kumho Ecsta HS51.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Ecsta HS51 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Crugen HP91.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Crugen HP91 appears in 2 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta HS51 in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →