Hankook Ventus S1 evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV: 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 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV appear in 3 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 S1 evo performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, 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 S1 evo is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus S1 evo if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 87.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 1.8 211 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.5 1 | No data | Hankook Ventus S1 evo |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | No data | Hankook Ventus S1 evo |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 4.0 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Ventus S1 evo vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo or Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo appears in 1 independent tests, Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
