Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice: 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 RS3 and Sava Eskimo Ice appear in 13 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 RS3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo Ice performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, 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 Winter I cept RS3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Eskimo Ice still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Winter I cept RS3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 11 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.2 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.9 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Sava Eskimo Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 | Sava Eskimo Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.3 353 | Avg rank 11.0 1 | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.1 1 | Avg rank 10.7 | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 323 | Avg rank 10.0 | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.8 | Avg rank 9.8 | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.8 2 | Avg rank 4.0 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.9 2 | No data | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 22 | Avg rank 4.0 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
💧 Wet: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 11.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 10.7 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 9.8 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.8 for the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.9, compared to no data for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Winter I cept RS3 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.2 for the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Winter I cept RS3 or Sava Eskimo Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo Ice.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Winter I cept RS3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo Ice across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Sava Eskimo Ice ranks better than the Hankook Winter I cept RS3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Winter I cept RS3 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Eskimo Ice.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 appears in 11 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Ice 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 →