Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5: 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 Vredestein Quatrac 5 appear in 32 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 7 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 Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Vredestein Quatrac 5 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 7 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Vredestein Quatrac 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 6.1 111 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 5.3 132 | Tie |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 5.8 2 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Avg rank 6.3 111 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Avg rank 4.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 5.2 and 5.3.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac 5
The Vredestein Quatrac 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 4.6 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Vredestein Quatrac 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks better than the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac 5 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 7, 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 →