Comparison: Nexen N fera Sport vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 (2026)

Nexen

N fera Sport

VS

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

8.1

R17 – R22

8 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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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 Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Nexen N fera Sport has a better rating of 83% compared to 81% of the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127. The first tyre test of Nexen N fera Sport was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the N fera Sport and the Ventus S1 evo3 K127 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

N fera Sport

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Number of tests

17

19

Best position

#1

Average position

9.3

6.1

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

161

168

Performance comparison

Averaged from 8 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

71%

Nexen

N fera Sport

74%

Hankook

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Wet Braking

Nexen N fera Sport

82%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

88%

Wet Handling

Nexen N fera Sport

62%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

77%

Wet Circle Cornering

Nexen N fera Sport

56%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

74%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Nexen N fera Sport

82%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

71%

Aquaplaning Cross

Nexen N fera Sport

71%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

61%

Dry Performance

Confidence

77%

Nexen

N fera Sport

84%

Hankook

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Dry Braking

Nexen N fera Sport

81%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

88%

Dry Handling

Nexen N fera Sport

58%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

74%

Dry Lane Change

Nexen N fera Sport

83%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

98%

Dry Steering Reaction

Nexen N fera Sport

85%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

75%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

74%

Nexen

N fera Sport

65%

Hankook

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Noise Exterior

Nexen N fera Sport

85%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

71%

Noise Interior

Nexen N fera Sport

64%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

58%

Ride Comfort

Nexen N fera Sport

74%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

65%

Economy

Confidence

68%

Nexen

N fera Sport

73%

Hankook

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

Rolling Resistance

Nexen N fera Sport

60%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

71%

Fuel Efficiency

Nexen N fera Sport

87%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

89%

Mileage

Nexen N fera Sport

58%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

59%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Nexen N fera Sport

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127

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Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View
Autozeitung	Summer	2021	225/40 R18	View
ACE	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2022	245/40 R19	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2022	245/45 R19	View