Falken Azenis FK520 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 Falken Azenis FK520 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appear in 36 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 Falken Azenis FK520 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. 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 Falken Azenis FK520 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken Azenis FK520 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Falken Azenis FK520 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 21 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.5 | 88.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken Azenis FK520
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken Azenis FK520 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 424 | Avg rank 5.4 845 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 452 | Avg rank 5.4 157 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 34 | Avg rank 6.6 444 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.6 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.1 3 | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Falken Azenis FK520 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.9 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
☀️ Dry: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Falken Azenis FK520.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
📏 Mileage: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 8.7 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken Azenis FK520 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
The Falken Azenis FK520 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken Azenis FK520 or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks higher on average than the Falken Azenis FK520.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 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 S1 evo 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken Azenis FK520 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken Azenis FK520 appears in 15 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in 21, 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 →