Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 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 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 appear in 28 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 PS71 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 14 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 PS71 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kumho Ecsta PS71 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.8 | 7.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.8 | 83.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 15 | Avg rank 6.9 39 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 4.4 84 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.1 231 | Avg rank 8.5 82 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 16.0 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 21 | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 7.0 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 11.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 16.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PS71 or Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta PS71 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 ranks better than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta PS71 appears in 14 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 in 14, 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 →