Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appear in 22 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 Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 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 Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 21 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 5.4 845 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 5.4 157 | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.6 444 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 12.0 for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks better than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 appears in 1 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in 21.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
