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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Matador MP 44 Elite 3 (2026)

Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Premium
HankookHankook

Ventus Prime3 K125

R15 – R20
VS
Matador MP 44 Elite 3Budget
MatadorMatador

MP 44 Elite 3

R15 – R16
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Matador (22%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 and Matador MP 44 Elite 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the MP 44 Elite 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Ventus Prime3 K125 is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Matador
MP 44 Elite 3
Number of tests
22
2
Best position
#1
#22
Average position
4.9
22.5
Latest test
2022
2018
Available sizes
206
25

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
81%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Dry driving behavior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Offroad
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
86%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
63%
Fuel efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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