Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 30 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Bridgestone Turanza 6 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 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 Ventus Prime 3 K125 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Avg rank 11.0 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 7.4 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 11.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 in 16.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
