Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Toyo Celsius: 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 Toyo Celsius appear in 10 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Toyo Celsius performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Celsius still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Toyo Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.0 | 8.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85 | 83.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Toyo Celsius
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Toyo Celsius | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 9.8 | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 11.8 | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Avg rank 6.4 | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 2.0 22 | Toyo Celsius |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Toyo Celsius
The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.8 for the Toyo Celsius.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Toyo Celsius
The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 11.8 for the Toyo Celsius.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Toyo Celsius
The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.6 for the Toyo Celsius.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Toyo Celsius
The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.4 for the Toyo Celsius.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Toyo Celsius
The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.3 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S or Toyo Celsius?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Celsius across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S ranks better than the Toyo Celsius.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S appears in 4 independent tests, Toyo Celsius in 6, 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 →