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Comparison: Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Semperit (55%). The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 test, where both the Ventus Prime3 K125 and the Speed-Life 3 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 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B rating. We also know where Ventus Prime3 K125 is made - Hungary.

Test Profile

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
22
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.9
18.1
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
206
118

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 31 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Dry driving behavior
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Safety
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Dry handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
92%
Dry braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
91%
Wet
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Wet braking
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Wet handling
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Wet side guide
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%
Exterior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
99%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
100%
Interior noise
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
95%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
95%
Comfort
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
83%
Costs
Confidence
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
96%
Fuel efficiency
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
97%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
97%
Mileage
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
86%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
94%
Price/value
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
98%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
94%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
93%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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