Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Sava intensa hp: 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 Sava intensa hp 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 Ecsta HS52 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Sava intensa hp performs. It takes the win in wet. 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 Ecsta HS52 and Sava intensa hp 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 dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Sava intensa hp |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 10.2 | 8.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta HS52
Sava intensa hp
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Sava intensa hp | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.9 32 | Avg rank 9.5 | Sava intensa hp |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 213 | Avg rank 10.0 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 13.6 1 | No data | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.8 1 | No data | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.3 12 | No data | Kumho Ecsta HS52 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Sava intensa hp
The Sava intensa hp wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 9.9 for the Kumho Ecsta HS52.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Sava intensa hp
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 10.0 for the Sava intensa hp.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Sava intensa hp
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 13.6, compared to no data for the Sava intensa hp.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Sava intensa hp
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to no data for the Sava intensa hp.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs Sava intensa hp
The Kumho Ecsta HS52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to no data for the Sava intensa hp.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta HS52 or Sava intensa hp?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sava intensa hp 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 Sava intensa hp 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 Sava intensa hp.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Ecsta HS52 shows better mileage performance than the Sava intensa hp.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta HS52 appears in 7 independent tests, Sava intensa hp 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 →