Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2: 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 evo2 SUV and Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 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 evo2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.
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 evo2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.1 | 85 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.8 211 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 3.0 for the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 3.0 and 3.0.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
The Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV or Hankook Ventus V12 evo2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 ranks better than the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 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 →