Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV: 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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 15 tests.
How the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV performs. It takes the win in dry. 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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 15 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 172 | Avg rank 8.0 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 224 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
| ❄️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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 8.0 and 8.0.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 13.8, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.1, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 4 ranks better than the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 appears in 15 independent tests, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 →
