Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 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 Apollo Alnac 4G All Season performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Alnac 4G All Season still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Alnac 4G All Season | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 25 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.0 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.4 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Alnac 4G All Season
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Alnac 4G All Season | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 16.8 | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 13.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.3 | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Apollo Alnac 4G All Season |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Apollo Alnac 4G All Season |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 16.8 for the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 14.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 9.3 for the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Apollo Alnac 4G All Season wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Alnac 4G All Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Apollo Alnac 4G All Season wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.6 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Alnac 4G All Season or Hankook Kinergy 4S2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks better than the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Apollo Alnac 4G All Season shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Alnac 4G All Season appears in 4 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in 25, 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 →
