Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests

    Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus Evo and Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appear in 29 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 Ventus Evo performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 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 Ventus Evo is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus EvoHankook Ventus S1 evo 3
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used821
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.46.6
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score92.388.2

    Tire Lab Score

    92.3
    Excellent · Summer
    88.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus EvoHankook Ventus S1 evo 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    944
    Avg rank 5.4
    845
    Hankook Ventus Evo
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.5
    442
    Avg rank 5.4
    157
    Hankook Ventus Evo
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.1
    242
    Avg rank 6.6
    444
    Hankook Ventus Evo
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.7
    Avg rank 8.7
    1
    Hankook Ventus Evo
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    111
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    Hankook Ventus Evo

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.4 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.7 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

    The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Evo or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Evo ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Evo averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus Evo ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Evo shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus Evo appears in 8 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 in 21.

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