Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 16 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 Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 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 Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.3 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 7.0 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 13.8 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
💧 Wet: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
☀️ Dry: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
❄️ Snow: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
📏 Mileage: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks better than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
