Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X appear in 40 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 4.5 24 | Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Avg rank 2.8 524 | Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Avg rank 5.0 213 | Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Avg rank 4.8 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X ranks better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X in 5, 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 →