Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 and Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 appear in 27 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 S1 evo 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 tests.
How the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 21 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.2 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 845 | Avg rank 6.3 212 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 157 | Avg rank 5.8 15 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 444 | Avg rank 6.0 32 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 11.5 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Avg rank 6.5 | Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.3 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.8 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.6 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 11.5 for the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 or Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appears in 21 independent tests, Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 in 6, 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 →