Barum Quartaris 5 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 Barum Quartaris 5 and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appear in 29 tests, 3 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 Barum Quartaris 5 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. 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 Barum Quartaris 5 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Quartaris 5 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 25 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.3 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.3 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Quartaris 5
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Quartaris 5 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 27.3 | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 13.0 | Barum Quartaris 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Barum Quartaris 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.2 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 27.3 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 5.5 and 5.5.
🧊 Ice: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 8.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
📏 Mileage: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 10.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Quartaris 5 or Hankook Kinergy 4S2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Quartaris 5 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 Barum Quartaris 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Quartaris 5 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Quartaris 5 appears in 4 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in 25, with 3 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 →