Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Sava Intensa UHP 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 S1 evo 3 and Sava Intensa UHP 2 appear in 34 tests, 6 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 21 tests.
How the Sava Intensa UHP 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 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 S1 evo 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Intensa UHP 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Sava Intensa UHP 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Sava Intensa UHP 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 21 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.2 | 86 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
Sava Intensa UHP 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 | Sava Intensa UHP 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 845 | Avg rank 14.6 2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.4 157 | Avg rank 12.2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.6 444 | Avg rank 8.4 21 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 9.7 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Avg rank 13.4 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 14.6 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 12.2 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 8.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 9.7 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 vs Sava Intensa UHP 2
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 13.4 for the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 or Sava Intensa UHP 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks higher on average than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Intensa UHP 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ranks better than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Intensa UHP 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 appears in 21 independent tests, Sava Intensa UHP 2 in 13, with 6 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 →
