Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Nankang Econex NA1: 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 Nankang Econex NA1 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 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Nankang Econex NA1 performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Econex NA1 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus Prime 4 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Nankang Econex NA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 81.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Nankang Econex NA1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Nankang Econex NA1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Avg rank 6.3 21 | Nankang Econex NA1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Avg rank 8.0 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 8.5 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.8 | No data | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Nankang Econex NA1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Nankang Econex NA1
The Nankang Econex NA1 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Nankang Econex NA1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.0 for the Nankang Econex NA1.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Nankang Econex NA1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Nankang Econex NA1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Nankang Econex NA1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Econex NA1.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Nankang Econex NA1
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to no data for the Nankang Econex NA1.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Nankang Econex NA1
The Nankang Econex NA1 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 Nankang Econex NA1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Econex NA1 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Econex NA1 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 Nankang Econex NA1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Econex NA1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Nankang Econex NA1 in 2, 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 →