Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta V730: 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 V730 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 Kumho Crugen HP91 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta V730 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Crugen HP91 and Kumho Ecsta V730 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Kumho Ecsta V730 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Crugen HP91
Kumho Ecsta V730
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Crugen HP91 | Kumho Ecsta V730 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.5 | No data | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.8 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Kumho Ecsta V730 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | No data | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta V730
The Kumho Crugen HP91 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta V730.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta V730
The Kumho Ecsta V730 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.8 for the Kumho Crugen HP91.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta V730
The Kumho Crugen HP91 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta V730.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Crugen HP91 vs Kumho Ecsta V730
The Kumho Crugen HP91 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Kumho Ecsta V730.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Crugen HP91 or Kumho Ecsta V730?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Crugen HP91 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta V730.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta V730 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Crugen HP91 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 V730.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Crugen HP91 appears in 2 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta V730 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →