Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests

    Hankook Kinergy 4S 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S and Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X appear in 9 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 Kinergy 4S performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4SHankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used45
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.04.4
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score8589

    Tire Lab Score

    85
    Very Good · All Season
    89
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4SHankook Kinergy 4S 2 XWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.0
    Avg rank 4.5
    24
    Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Avg rank 2.8
    524
    Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.0
    11
    Avg rank 5.0
    213
    Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.0
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.3
    11
    Avg rank 4.8
    1
    Hankook Kinergy 4S

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 6.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.8 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S or Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Kinergy 4S 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Kinergy 4S appears in 4 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X in 5.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →