Fulda EcoControl HP2 vs Leao Nova Force HP
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Fulda EcoControl HP2 finished ahead 2 times and the Nova Force HP not once. The EcoControl HP2 was stronger in dry and wet.
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. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | EcoControl HP2 | Gap | Nova Force HP | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry EcoControl HP2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 36.4 | 3.5% | 37.7 | 2-0 |
| Wet EcoControl HP2 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 31.65 | 9.1% | 34.8 | 2-0 |
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.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2021 to 2024
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 | EcoControl HP2 | Field | Nova Force HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P16 of 55 | P30 of 55 | |
| 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test | P20 of 53 | P34 of 53 |
EcoControl HP2 vs Nova Force HP: your questions
Is the Fulda EcoControl HP2 or the Leao Nova Force HP the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Fulda EcoControl HP2 finished ahead 2 times and the Nova Force HP not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the EcoControl HP2 scores 8.2 and the Nova Force HP 6.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the EcoControl HP2 or the Nova Force HP?
The EcoControl HP2 led 2 of the 2 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.1% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The EcoControl HP2 led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the EcoControl HP2 and 6/10 for the Nova Force HP.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the EcoControl HP2 85% from 5 reviews and the Nova Force HP 65% from 1.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The EcoControl HP2 is made in 19 sizes (15 to 18 inch) and the Nova Force HP in 36 (14 to 17 inch). 8 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the EcoControl HP2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Nova Force HP B and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The EcoControl HP2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the Nova Force HP in 2011.
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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.