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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Kumho Ecsta HS51, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Ecsta HS51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has A wet grip rating, whereas 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary and Ecsta HS51 is made in China.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Number of tests
22
10
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
9.3
Latest test
2022
2021
Available sizes
206
105

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
77%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Kumho Ecsta HS51
86%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Wet Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
82%
Wet Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
73%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
96%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Kumho Ecsta HS51
82%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Dry Braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
80%
Dry Handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
84%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
74%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Kumho Ecsta HS51
65%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Noise Exterior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
75%
Noise Interior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
78%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
42%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Kumho Ecsta HS51
65%
Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
46%
Fuel Efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
62%
Kumho Ecsta HS51
74%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View

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