Giti GitiSportS2 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71
- TR Score
- 8.0/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 19
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 94
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 finished ahead 5 times and the GitiSportS2 not once. The GitiSportS2 held 10% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the Ecsta PS71 lasted 22.7% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Kumho Ecsta PS71 for the best all-round performance, shorter stopping, and lower running costs. Choose Giti GitiSportS2 if your priority is aquaplaning safety, quieter cruising, and slightly better efficiency, and you can accept longer braking and lower mileage.
Where the GitiSportS2 is stronger
- Excellent straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Low external noise and good ride comfort
- Lower fuel consumption/rolling resistance
Where the Ecsta PS71 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet and dry braking
- Better wet/dry handling and stability
- Higher mileage and lower cost per 1,000 km
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
GitiSportS2 vs Ecsta PS71 at a glance
| Category | GitiSportS2 | Gap | Ecsta PS71 |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 0 | 5 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 0 | The Ecsta PS71 stopped 4.5% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 7 |
| Wet15 measurements | 5 | The Ecsta PS71 stopped 9.2% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 10 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 3 | The GitiSportS2 was 2.5 dB quieter (3 tests) | 1 |
| Value7 measurements | 2 | The Ecsta PS71 lasted 22.7% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 5 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.0/10 | The Ecsta PS71 by 0.5 | 8.5/10 |
| Owner rating19 and 94 reviews | 78% | Too close to call | 77% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 72% | The GitiSportS2 by 9 points | 63% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +9.1% | The GitiSportS2 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 64 | 56 sizes made in both | 133 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2023 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | GitiSportS2 | Field | Ecsta PS71 |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | P17 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P15 of 18 | P13 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | P17 of 52 | P4 of 52 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | P17 of 20 | P5 of 20 | |
| 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P19 of 50 | P12 of 50 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
GitiSportS2
Ecsta PS71
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
GitiSportS2
Ecsta PS71
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
GitiSportS2
Ecsta PS71
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the GitiSportS2 78% from 19 reviews and the Ecsta PS71 77% from 94. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 36.36 | 4.5% | 34.66 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 117.2 | 1.1% | 118.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37.16 | 9.2% | 33.72 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.4 | 18.9% | 36 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.05 | 3% | 74.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.19 | 3% | 14.73 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 90.83 | 1.1% | 89.57 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.56 | 10% | 3.24 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 9.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.23 | 2.5 dB | 74.77 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32,227 | 22.7% | 39,427 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.66 | 0.5% | 8.63 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.5 | 3.5% | 5.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 97.7 | 12.3% | 85.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiSportS2 scores 8 and the Ecsta PS71 8.5 out of 10.
| GitiSportS2 | Category | Ecsta PS71 | ||
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| 64 | Dry | 73 | ||
| 64 | Wet | 92 | ||
| 73 | Comfort | 11 | ||
| 16 | Value | 18 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| GitiSportS2 | Category | Ecsta PS71 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.4 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.5 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 7 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 7.4 | ||
Owners rate the GitiSportS2 78% from 19 reviews and the Ecsta PS71 77% from 94. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Giti GitiSportS2
- 78%from 19 reviews
- 72%would buy again
- 169,101 milesdriven by reviewers
Most drivers rate the Giti GitiSportS2 highly for its quiet ride, comfort, strong dry and confident wet grip, and excellent value, often comparing it favorably to premium brands. A minority report issues at higher speeds or over time, including increased noise and instability, but these are outweighed by the many high-scoring reviews. Overall, the GitiSportS2 delivers premium-like performance at a budget price.
- low noise
- comfort/ride quality
- dry grip and handling
- wet grip/aquaplaning resistance
- high-speed stability issues
- noise increase with wear
Summarised by AI from 18 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 19 GitiSportS2 reviewsI put these S2 on a Volvo xc60 to replace the original pzero
Have only driven about 7.000km on them. Primarily at hugh speed highway
The tyres are very comfortable, extremely quiet (even withiut the foam inside like the Pirelli)and very precise on dry roads. Consumption seems better than on the original pirelli.
On wet roads it feels well balanced and secure. Only issue on cornering on wet and slippery roads the Tyres lacks some grips and the vehicle understeers. But probably others would too.
Price they are OK, but thinking of trying the new Kumho next time. They seem great value for money
Kumho Ecsta PS71
- 77%from 94 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 686,811 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners rate the Kumho Ecsta PS71 as a strong budget performance tyre, with a clear majority praising its dry grip and handling and nearly half calling the wet grip confidence-inspiring. Value for money is a consistent highlight, with many feeling it runs pricier brands close for everyday road use. The main drawback is refinement: around a third of owners mention road noise, and opinions on tread life are mixed rather than conclusive. A smaller but notable group also report vibration/balancing niggles, with a few mentioning tramlining.
- Strong dry grip with plenty of confidence
- Very capable wet grip for the price
- Secure, enjoyable dry handling
- Excellent value for money versus premium rivals
- Road noise can be intrusive, especially at speed
- Tread life is inconsistent, with some reporting faster wear
- Can be hard to balance or develop vibrations
Summarised by AI from 87 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 94 Ecsta PS71 reviewsJust looking around for replacements in a couple of thousand miles. Unless I hear outstanding reviews from other Elroq owners I'm going to stick with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV and stick with the different width/ profiles front and rear. These Kumhos have completely out performed the Bridgstones I had on my ID.3 - I coudln't wait to get rid of them when they had to be replaced at 8,000miles.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 64 sizes of the GitiSportS2 and 133 of the Ecsta PS71, 56 of them made in both.
| Category | GitiSportS2 | Ecsta PS71 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 64 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 133 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 56 sizes 205/45 R16205/40 R17205/45 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17235/45 R17245/45 R17225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18and 44 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A96%B4% | A71%B24%C5%D0% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C46%D38%B17% | C41%B22%D21%A17% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B51%A49% | 68-75 dB B96%A4% |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2016 |
| Replaced | Giti GitiSport S1 (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | - | Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 |
| Price in the shared tests | The GitiSportS2 was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 9.1% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two ultra-high-performance summer tyres aimed at the same 18-inch passenger-car segment: the Giti GitiSportS2 and the Kumho Ecsta PS71. Across five shared professional tests, the Kumho consistently placed near the front of the field while the Giti tracked mid-to-lower midfield. The data shows a clear pattern in wet and dry stopping power, handling precision, longevity and value.
While both tyres deliver decent aquaplaning safety, they diverge sharply once grip and braking are stressed. Kumho repeatedly posts shorter wet and dry braking distances and faster handling laps, whereas Giti counters with quieter operation, lower fuel use/rolling resistance, and notably strong straight and curved aquaplaning reserves.
Conclusion
Across multiple independent tests and sizes, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 is the stronger all-rounder with meaningful advantages where it counts: shorter braking (often 10-12% better in the wet), more stable wet/dry handling, and longer tread life. It also tends to be cheaper to run per 1,000 km, combining performance with a compelling value proposition.
The Giti GitiSportS2's appeal is its exemplary aquaplaning resistance, lower noise, and slightly better efficiency. However, its weaker wet grip and shorter projected mileage limit its overall ranking and value. If your priority is confident stopping and control in varied conditions, choose the Kumho; if you drive mainly in heavy rain at motorway speeds and value quietness and efficiency over peak grip, the Giti can make sense. The practical takeaway: Kumho for performance and value, Giti for aquaplaning security and comfort.
GitiSportS2 vs Ecsta PS71: your questions
Is the Giti GitiSportS2 or the Kumho Ecsta PS71 the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 finished ahead 5 times and the GitiSportS2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiSportS2 scores 8 and the Ecsta PS71 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the GitiSportS2 or the Ecsta PS71?
The Ecsta PS71 led 10 of the 15 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.2% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ecsta PS71 led 7 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.5% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ecsta PS71 lasted 22.7% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the GitiSportS2 and 7/10 for the Ecsta PS71.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The GitiSportS2 was 2.5 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the GitiSportS2 and 7.4/10 for the Ecsta PS71.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the GitiSportS2 78% from 19 reviews and the Ecsta PS71 77% from 94. 72% of GitiSportS2 owners would buy it again, against 63% for the Ecsta PS71.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the GitiSportS2 was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 9.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The GitiSportS2 is made in 64 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Ecsta PS71 in 133 (16 to 22 inch). 56 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the GitiSportS2 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Ecsta PS71 A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The GitiSportS2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the Ecsta PS71 in 2016. The GitiSportS2 replaced the Giti GitiSport S1.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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