Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus RS4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Azenis FK520 and Hankook Ventus RS4 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 Falken Azenis FK520 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus RS4 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Falken Azenis FK520 and Hankook Ventus RS4 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 wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK520 | Hankook Ventus RS4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.5 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK520
Hankook Ventus RS4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK520 | Hankook Ventus RS4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 424 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 452 | Avg rank 5.0 | Hankook Ventus RS4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 34 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.6 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.1 3 | No data | Falken Azenis FK520 |
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Hankook Ventus RS4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus RS4
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus RS4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Hankook Ventus RS4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus RS4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus RS4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Azenis FK520 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken Azenis FK520 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus RS4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK520 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus RS4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Hankook Ventus RS4 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
