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Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Summer
2020 225/50 R17 View
ACE ACE
Summer
2019 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2018 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Summer
2017 195/65 R15 View

In this tyre comparison, we analyze two popular summer tyres: the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. These tyres have been put through various tests by renowned organizations, such as ADAC, Autobild, Autozeitung, and ACE. The main goal of this comparison is to summarize the data from all the tests and provide you with the strengths and weaknesses of each tyre.


The Dunlop Sport BluResponse is a summer tyre with an 85% overall rating. It has been noted for its great performance in terms of safety and wet braking. In the ADAC test, it ranked 6th out of 16 tyres. Its best features in this test were safety and wet braking. In the Autobild test, it secured the 6th position out of 50 tyres and was praised for its comfort. Autozeitung ranked it 8th out of 20 tyres, while ACE placed it 2nd out of 9 tyres with its best features being aquaplaning - cross, aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry driving behavior, dry handling, wet handling, and wet handling - objective.


The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a summer tyre with an 88% overall rating. This tyre has been used as original equipment on the Citroën C3 Aircross and is made in Hungary. It was replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, which is also a summer tyre. In the ADAC test, the Ventus Prime3 K125 ranked 14th out of 16 tyres. However, it showcased an impressive performance in the Autobild test by ranking 2nd out of 50 tyres with its best features being dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. Autozeitung ranked it 5th out of 20 tyres with dry braking being its best feature. Finally, in the ACE test, it secured the 7th position out of 9 tyres with its best features being dry driving behavior and exterior noise.


Considering the test results, it's clear that the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 consistently performs better than the Dunlop Sport BluResponse. The Hankook tyre managed to secure a higher overall rating and higher positions in most of the tests. Moreover, it offers better dry and wet handling, dry braking, and exterior noise reductioncompared to the Dunlop tyre.


In conclusion, if you're looking for a high-performing summer tyre with a good overall rating, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 appears to be the better choice. However, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse offers some advantages in terms of safety, wet braking, and comfort. The final decision will depend on your driving preferences, requirements, and budget.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Wet Braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
68%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
85%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk (95.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
80%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
63%
Best: Kumho Ecsta HS51 (96.0%)
Best in category: Uniroyal RainExpert 3 (93.5%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Dry Braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Best: Giti Premium H1 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
93%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Best in category: Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
72%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Best in category: Infinity Ecosis (100.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
75%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
68%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
80%
Mileage
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
56%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
58%
Best in category: Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (100.0%)

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