Comparison: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

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Hankook

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

VS

Powerproof

R17 – R20

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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 Finland (Nokian). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (69%). Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2022 245/45 R19 test, where both the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 is made in Korea and Powerproof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Powerproof

Number of tests

19

11

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

6.1

7.5

Latest test

2025

2022

Available sizes

168

53

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.

Dry

Confidence

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Dry braking

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Dry driving behavior

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

83%

Dry handling

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Dry handling - objective

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

90%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Dry lane changing

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

96%

Safety

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

85%

Dry steering response

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

80%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Wet

Confidence

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

96%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

95%

Wet braking

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

93%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Wet circle cornering

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

85%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Wet handling

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

91%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Wet handling - objective

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Wet side guide

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

96%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

99%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Comfort

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Exterior noise

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

99%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Interior noise

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

78%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Costs

Confidence

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

99%

Fuel efficiency

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

95%

Mileage

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

98%

Price/value

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

100%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Rolling resistance

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

97%

Nokian Powerproof

100%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2022	245/45 R19	View
Autozeitung	Summer	2021	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View