Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 20 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 e.Ziex performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in snow. 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 Falken e.Ziex is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Falken e.Ziex if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Falken e.Ziex | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.8 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken e.Ziex
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken e.Ziex | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 24 | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Falken e.Ziex |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.9 211 | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Falken e.Ziex |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 7.0 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.3 112 | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Falken e.Ziex |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Avg rank 13.8 | Falken e.Ziex |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Falken e.Ziex |
💧 Wet: Falken e.Ziex vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
☀️ Dry: Falken e.Ziex vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
❄️ Snow: Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken e.Ziex vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Falken e.Ziex vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken e.Ziex vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken e.Ziex or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken e.Ziex ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken e.Ziex shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken e.Ziex appears in 5 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 →