Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

    Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept 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 Winter i cept evo2 and Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV appear in 6 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 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, 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 Winter i cept evo2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Winter i cept evo2Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used51
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank7.86.5
    Latest test20192019
    Tire Lab Score94.995.4

    Tire Lab Score

    94.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    95.4
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Winter i cept evo2Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    2
    Avg rank 7.3
    Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.0
    121
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 7.7
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    11
    Avg rank 6.3
    1
    Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 14.0
    No data
    Hankook Winter i cept evo2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    💧 Wet: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.1 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.7 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.5 for the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter i cept evo2 or Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 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 Hankook Winter i cept evo2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Winter i cept evo2 appears in 5 independent tests, Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV 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 →