Segment
2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium
Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
Table of contents:
| # | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | Add to comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | ||
| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R15 - R20 | |
| Price | |||
| Remove | Remove from comparison | Remove from comparison |
In this comparison, we will be looking at two popular summer tyres: the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 is a successor to the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance and has an our rating of 89%. The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 has been replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 and has an our rating of 88%.
Let's start with the test results from Autobild, where a total of 53 tyres were tested. The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 ranked 13th in the test and got praised for its mileage, price/value, and comfort. On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 secured the 1st position in the test, excelling in dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking.
Moving on to the ADAC test, which featured 15 tyres, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 achieved the 4th position, while the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 ranked 7th. One of the best features of the Prime3 K125 mentioned in the test was its wet circle cornering.
Lastly, in the Teknikens test with ten tyres, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 ranked 2nd, and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 came in at 6th position.
In summary, when looking at the test results, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 performs better overall in the mutual tests, with its strengths being mileage, price/value, and comfort. The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, while being a good tyre, shows better results in dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking, and has a standout feature with its wet circle cornering.
Both tyres are good choices, but depending on your preferences and driving habits, you might find the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 to provide a better overall experience. However, if the specific strengths of the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 fit your needs better, you can consider trying out its successor, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4.
For more information on these tyres and their manufacturers, you can visit the Goodyear and Hankook product pages.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary2. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 Satisfactory2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good | 1- | 1- | 3+ | ||||
| Show test details | |||||||
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | 36,1 | 31,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Show test details | |||||||
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | ||||
| Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,6 | 2,8 | ||||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 1,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |||
| Show test details | |||||||
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 61 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | 59 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 49 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Show test details | |||||||