Tyre comparison
Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs Michelin Pilot Sport EV
The Pilot Sport EV scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport EV for dry grip, tread life, quiet & comfort and efficiency. The Ecsta PS71 usually costs less.
Michelin
Pilot Sport EV
Built for EV weight and torque, with noise-damping foam.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Ecsta PS71 | Pilot Sport EV |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 60 | 78 (higher) |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 60 | 78 (higher) |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 57 | 77 (higher) |
| Electric car, daily | 59 | 82 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other UHP summer tyres.
Ecsta PS71
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC
- Year
- 2025
ADAC 2025 wet braking 30.2 m (2nd of three UHP tyres compared); other metrics not read.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Sport EV
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Reviews: strong dry, confident wet, reasonable efficiency; no test figures read.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Ecsta PS71 or the Pilot Sport EV?
The Pilot Sport EV scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport EV for dry grip, tread life, quiet & comfort and efficiency. The Ecsta PS71 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.