Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Leao Nova Force HP

    2026 test data · 17 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Leao Nova Force HP: 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 Leao Nova Force HP appear in 17 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 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 Leao Nova Force HP 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 Ventus Prime 3 K125 and Leao Nova Force HP 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 noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Leao Nova Force HP's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Leao Nova Force HP
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used161
    Best rank#1#20
    Avg rank6.429.7
    Latest test20212021
    Tire Lab Score87.9

    Tire Lab Score

    87.9
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 3 K125Leao Nova Force HPWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.6
    336
    Avg rank 36.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.2
    924
    Avg rank 26.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.6
    132
    No data
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 11.0
    No data
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.4
    111
    No data
    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Leao Nova Force HP

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 36.0 for the Leao Nova Force HP.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Leao Nova Force HP

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 26.0 for the Leao Nova Force HP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Leao Nova Force HP

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force HP.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Leao Nova Force HP

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force HP.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 vs Leao Nova Force HP

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force HP.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Leao Nova Force HP?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 ranks higher on average than the Leao Nova Force HP.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Leao Nova Force HP 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 Leao Nova Force HP.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 shows better mileage performance than the Leao Nova Force HP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 appears in 16 independent tests, Leao Nova Force HP 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 →