Hankook iON Evo vs Hankook iON evo SUV: 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 and Hankook iON evo SUV appear in 5 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Hankook iON evo SUV performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, based on 1 test.
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 overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook iON Evo still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Hankook iON evo SUV if
- You prefer the Hankook iON evo SUV's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook iON Evo | Hankook iON evo SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.9 | 96.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook iON Evo
Hankook iON evo SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook iON Evo | Hankook iON evo SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.7 343 | Avg rank 4.5 | Hankook iON Evo |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.9 512 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Hankook iON Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.4 24 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Hankook iON Evo |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Hankook iON Evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.4 2 | Avg rank 5.5 | Hankook iON Evo |
💧 Wet: Hankook iON Evo vs Hankook iON evo SUV
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.5 for the Hankook iON evo SUV.
☀️ Dry: Hankook iON Evo vs Hankook iON evo SUV
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 1.9, compared to 3.0 for the Hankook iON evo SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook iON Evo vs Hankook iON evo SUV
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook iON evo SUV.
📏 Mileage: Hankook iON Evo vs Hankook iON evo SUV
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook iON evo SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook iON Evo vs Hankook iON evo SUV
The Hankook iON Evo wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook iON evo SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook iON Evo or Hankook iON evo SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook iON Evo ranks higher on average than the Hankook iON evo SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook iON Evo averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook iON evo SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook iON Evo ranks better than the Hankook iON evo SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook iON Evo shows better mileage performance than the Hankook iON evo SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook iON Evo appears in 4 independent tests, Hankook iON evo SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →