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Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Kumho (70%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho Ecsta HS51 and Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Ventus Prime3 K125 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (57%) of the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and Ventus Prime3 K125 is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

Kumho
Ecsta HS51
Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
Number of tests
10
22
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
9.3
4.9
Latest test
2021
2022
Available sizes
105
206

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
Kumho Ecsta HS51
89%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Dry braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
91%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho Ecsta HS51
86%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Dry handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
92%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Safety
Kumho Ecsta HS51
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Wet braking
Kumho Ecsta HS51
91%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Wet handling
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
96%
Wet safety
Kumho Ecsta HS51
55%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Wet side guide
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Comfort
Kumho Ecsta HS51
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Interior noise
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
98%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho Ecsta HS51
90%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%
Mileage
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Price/value
Kumho Ecsta HS51
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
54%
Rolling resistance
Kumho Ecsta HS51
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
100%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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