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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 (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 Kumho Ecsta HS51 and Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Ventus Prime3 K125 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 67% of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

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

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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