Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appear in 7 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 Winter i cept evo2 SUV performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, 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 Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.4 | 93.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.9 111 | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.5 331 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Avg rank 12.0 | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.3 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 6.7 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
