Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV: 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 SUV appear in 12 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 dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Evo if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Evo | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 8 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.3 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Evo
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Evo | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 944 | Avg rank 4.9 14 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.5 442 | Avg rank 5.0 31 | Hankook Ventus Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.1 242 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Hankook Ventus Evo |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.7 | No data | Hankook Ventus Evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 111 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Ventus Evo.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.0 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.3 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Hankook Ventus Evo wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Evo or Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Evo averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV 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 SUV.
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 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Evo appears in 8 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
