Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 and Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appear in 21 tests, 1 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 Federal Evoluzion ST 1 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 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 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Federal Evoluzion ST 1 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Federal Evoluzion ST 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.8 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Federal Evoluzion ST 1
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Federal Evoluzion ST 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.6 1 | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Federal Evoluzion ST 1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 15.6 for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
☀️ Dry: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 12.7 for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 6.7 for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
📏 Mileage: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Federal Evoluzion ST 1 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
The Federal Evoluzion ST 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Federal Evoluzion ST 1 or Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Federal Evoluzion ST 1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks better than the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Federal Evoluzion ST 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Federal Evoluzion ST 1 appears in 5 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 in 16, with 1 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 →