Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Torque TQ025 All Season: 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 Torque TQ025 All Season 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 Torque TQ025 All Season 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 Torque TQ025 All Season 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 Torque TQ025 All Season's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Torque TQ025 All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #8 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 25.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Torque TQ025 All Season
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Torque TQ025 All Season | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 27.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 31.0 | 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 Torque TQ025 All Season
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 27.0 for the Torque TQ025 All Season.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Torque TQ025 All Season
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 31.0 for the Torque TQ025 All Season.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Torque TQ025 All Season
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Torque TQ025 All Season.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Torque TQ025 All Season
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Torque TQ025 All Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Torque TQ025 All Season
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Torque TQ025 All Season.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Torque TQ025 All Season
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Torque TQ025 All Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Torque TQ025 All Season
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Torque TQ025 All Season.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Torque TQ025 All Season?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Torque TQ025 All Season.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Torque TQ025 All Season 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 Torque TQ025 All Season.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Torque TQ025 All Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Torque TQ025 All Season 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 →
