Nokian Hakka Black vs Nokian PowerProof

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests

    Nokian Hakka Black vs Nokian PowerProof: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakka Black and Nokian PowerProof appear in 18 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 Nokian Hakka Black performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Nokian PowerProof performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 17 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 Nokian Hakka Black and Nokian PowerProof are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakka BlackNokian PowerProof
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used117
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.56.8
    Latest test20172022
    Tire Lab Score84

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    84
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakka BlackNokian PowerProofWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.0
    219
    Nokian Hakka Black
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Avg rank 5.9
    61
    Nokian Hakka Black
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 6.8
    234
    Nokian PowerProof
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 16.3
    Nokian PowerProof
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 7.5
    Nokian PowerProof

    💧 Wet: Nokian Hakka Black vs Nokian PowerProof

    The Nokian Hakka Black wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian PowerProof.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakka Black vs Nokian PowerProof

    The Nokian Hakka Black wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.9 for the Nokian PowerProof.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakka Black vs Nokian PowerProof

    The Nokian PowerProof wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakka Black.

    📏 Mileage: Nokian Hakka Black vs Nokian PowerProof

    The Nokian PowerProof wins this category with an average rank of 16.3, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakka Black.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakka Black vs Nokian PowerProof

    The Nokian PowerProof wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakka Black.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakka Black or Nokian PowerProof?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakka Black ranks higher on average than the Nokian PowerProof.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakka Black averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian PowerProof across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian PowerProof ranks better than the Nokian Hakka Black.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian PowerProof shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Hakka Black.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian Hakka Black appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian PowerProof in 17.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →