Nexen N Fera Sport SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV and Nokian PowerProof SUV appear in 4 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nokian PowerProof SUV performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, 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 Nexen N Fera Sport SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian PowerProof SUV making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen N Fera Sport SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Nokian PowerProof SUV's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV | Nokian PowerProof SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen N Fera Sport SUV
Nokian PowerProof SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV | Nokian PowerProof SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 111 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 7.0 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Avg rank 6.3 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Nexen N Fera Sport SUV |
💧 Wet: Nexen N Fera Sport SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.5 for the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
☀️ Dry: Nexen N Fera Sport SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen N Fera Sport SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.3 for the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen N Fera Sport SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen N Fera Sport SUV or Nokian PowerProof SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian PowerProof SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV ranks better than the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen N Fera Sport SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Nokian PowerProof 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 →
