Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 appear in 3 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 Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUVNokian Hakkapeliitta 8
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used21
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.94.6
    Latest test20222023
    Tire Lab Score97.184.1

    Tire Lab Score

    97.1
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    84.1
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUVNokian Hakkapeliitta 8Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 2.5
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    11
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.7
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    No data
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV

    💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.3 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV or Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 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 →