Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Sava Intensa SUV 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV and Sava Intensa SUV 2 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 Ecsta PS71 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Sava Intensa SUV 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.
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 Sava Intensa SUV 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Sava Intensa SUV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.3 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV
Sava Intensa SUV 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV | Sava Intensa SUV 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 11 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 | Avg rank 4.5 | Sava Intensa SUV 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Avg rank 6.3 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Sava Intensa SUV 2 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.0 for the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Sava Intensa SUV 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.3 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.3 for the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV vs Sava Intensa SUV 2
The Sava Intensa SUV 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.5 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV or Sava Intensa SUV 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa SUV 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sava Intensa SUV 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 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 Sava Intensa SUV 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Sava Intensa SUV 2 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 →