Comparison: Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Matador (9%). The first tyre test of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating.