Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecosport 2: 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 Ecosport 2 appear in 21 tests, 2 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 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Imperial Ecosport 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 6 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 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial Ecosport 2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 19.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 80.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Imperial Ecosport 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Imperial Ecosport 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Avg rank 21.3 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Avg rank 22.1 1 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 2 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.2 311 | Avg rank 6.0 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.8 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 21.3 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 22.1 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.2 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 10.1 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus Prime 4 or Imperial Ecosport 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial Ecosport 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Imperial Ecosport 2 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Imperial Ecosport 2 in 6, with 2 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 →