Comparison: Nexen N fera Sport vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

Nexen

N fera Sport

VS

Powerproof

R17 – R20

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Nexen N fera Sport was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2022 245/45 R19 test, where both the N fera Sport and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

N fera Sport

Powerproof

Number of tests

17

11

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

9.3

7.5

Latest test

2025

2022

Available sizes

161

53

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

69%

Nexen

N fera Sport

77%

Nokian

Powerproof

Wet Braking

Nexen N fera Sport

84%

Nokian Powerproof

85%

Wet Handling

Nexen N fera Sport

59%

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Wet Circle Cornering

Nexen N fera Sport

45%

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Nexen N fera Sport

85%

Nokian Powerproof

71%

Aquaplaning Cross

Nexen N fera Sport

74%

Nokian Powerproof

69%

Dry Performance

Confidence

76%

Nexen

N fera Sport

83%

Nokian

Powerproof

Dry Braking

Nexen N fera Sport

86%

Nokian Powerproof

89%

Dry Handling

Nexen N fera Sport

65%

Nokian Powerproof

78%

Dry Lane Change

Nexen N fera Sport

80%

Nokian Powerproof

87%

Dry Steering Reaction

Nexen N fera Sport

73%

Nokian Powerproof

78%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

78%

Nexen

N fera Sport

67%

Nokian

Powerproof

Noise Exterior

Nexen N fera Sport

91%

Nokian Powerproof

58%

Noise Interior

Nexen N fera Sport

64%

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Ride Comfort

Nexen N fera Sport

80%

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Economy

Confidence

68%

Nexen

N fera Sport

73%

Nokian

Powerproof

Rolling Resistance

Nexen N fera Sport

55%

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Fuel Efficiency

Nexen N fera Sport

87%

Nokian Powerproof

84%

Mileage

Nexen N fera Sport

62%

Nokian Powerproof

62%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

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