Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Superia Ecoblue 4S appear in 26 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 4S2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.

    How the Superia Ecoblue 4S performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 4S2 and Superia Ecoblue 4S are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Superia Ecoblue 4S's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4S2Superia Ecoblue 4S
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used251
    Best rank#1#4
    Avg rank6.121.7
    Latest test20252022
    Tire Lab Score88.8

    Tire Lab Score

    88.8
    Very Good · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Superia Ecoblue 4SWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    Avg rank 33.0
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    Avg rank 14.0
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 33.0 for the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 14.0 for the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Superia Ecoblue 4S

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Superia Ecoblue 4S?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Superia Ecoblue 4S across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks better than the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Superia Ecoblue 4S.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Superia Ecoblue 4S in 1, 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 →