Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort: 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 Toyo Proxes Comfort appear in 29 tests, 2 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 wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Toyo Proxes Comfort performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 15 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 Toyo Proxes Comfort is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PS71 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Toyo Proxes Comfort if
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.8 | 84.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Toyo Proxes Comfort | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 15 | Avg rank 9.9 12 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 6.1 112 | Toyo Proxes Comfort |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.1 231 | Avg rank 10.8 1 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 15.0 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.3 21 | Avg rank 7.4 21 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.9 for the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort
The Toyo Proxes Comfort wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 11.8 for the Kumho Ecsta PS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 10.8 for the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 15.0 for the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort
The Kumho Ecsta PS71 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.4 for the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PS71 or Toyo Proxes Comfort?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Proxes Comfort 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 Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta PS71 appears in 14 independent tests, Toyo Proxes Comfort in 15, with 2 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 →