Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5

    2026 test data · 16 independent tests

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    Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5: 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 4 and Imperial Ecodriver 5 appear in 16 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 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.

    How the Imperial Ecodriver 5 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 4 and Imperial Ecodriver 5 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 snow
    • You prefer the Imperial Ecodriver 5's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Ventus Prime 4Imperial Ecodriver 5
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used151
    Best rank#1#22
    Avg rank8.327.7
    Latest test20262021
    Tire Lab Score87.5

    Tire Lab Score

    87.5
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Ventus Prime 4Imperial Ecodriver 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.0
    172
    Avg rank 33.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.5
    224
    Avg rank 23.0
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 7.0
    2
    No data
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.2
    311
    No data
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 13.8
    No data
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 10.1
    1
    No data
    Hankook Ventus Prime 4

    💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 33.0 for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 23.0 for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecodriver 5

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 or Imperial Ecodriver 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial Ecodriver 5 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks better than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecodriver 5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Imperial Ecodriver 5 in 1.

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