Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appear in 31 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 Prime 3 K125 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 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 Prime 3 K125 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 16 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.9 | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 336 | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 924 | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 7.0 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 132 | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 13.8 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 111 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 13.8 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Hankook Ventus Prime 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 in 15.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
