Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Leao Nova Force Acro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 and Leao Nova Force Acro appear in 9 tests, 1 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 Kumho Ecsta HS52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Leao Nova Force Acro performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, 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 HS52 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Leao Nova Force Acro still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kumho Ecsta HS52 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Leao Nova Force Acro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 16.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | 76.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta HS52
Leao Nova Force Acro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Leao Nova Force Acro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.9 32 | Avg rank 16.0 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 213 | Avg rank 18.5 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 13.6 1 | No data | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.8 1 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Leao Nova Force Acro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 12 | Avg rank 13.0 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Leao Nova Force Acro
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.9, compared to 16.0 for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Leao Nova Force Acro
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 18.5 for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Leao Nova Force Acro
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 13.6, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Leao Nova Force Acro
The Leao Nova Force Acro wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.8 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Leao Nova Force Acro
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 13.0 for the Leao Nova Force Acro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta HS52 or Leao Nova Force Acro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 ranks higher on average than the Leao Nova Force Acro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Leao Nova Force Acro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 ranks better than the Leao Nova Force Acro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Leao Nova Force Acro shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta HS52 appears in 7 independent tests, Leao Nova Force Acro in 2, with 1 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 →