Hankook iON evo SUV vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook iON evo SUV and Rotalla RU01 S Pace appear in 8 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 Hankook iON evo SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, based on 1 test.
How the Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 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 iON evo SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Rotalla RU01 S Pace still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook iON evo SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook iON evo SUV | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 16.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 96.7 | 87.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook iON evo SUV
Rotalla RU01 S Pace
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook iON evo SUV | Rotalla RU01 S Pace | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 17.2 11 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 17.5 1 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 10.0 | Hankook iON evo SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Rotalla RU01 S Pace |
💧 Wet: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
☀️ Dry: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
📏 Mileage: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Hankook iON evo SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.0 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook iON evo SUV vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace
The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook iON evo SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook iON evo SUV or Rotalla RU01 S Pace?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook iON evo SUV ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook iON evo SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook iON evo SUV ranks better than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook iON evo SUV shows better mileage performance than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook iON evo SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Rotalla RU01 S Pace in 7.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →