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Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125

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#	Dunlop Sport BluResponse /83%	Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 /72%

Dimensions	R14 - R17	R15 - R20
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In this tyre comparison, we analyze two popular summer tyres: the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. These tyres have been put through various tests by renowned organizations, such as ADAC, Autobild, Autozeitung, and ACE. The main goal of this comparison is to summarize the data from all the tests and provide you with the strengths and weaknesses of each tyre.

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse is a summer tyre with an 85% overall rating. It has been noted for its great performance in terms of safety and wet braking. In the ADAC test, it ranked 6th out of 16 tyres. Its best features in this test were safety and wet braking. In the Autobild test, it secured the 6th position out of 50 tyres and was praised for its comfort. Autozeitung ranked it 8th out of 20 tyres, while ACE placed it 2nd out of 9 tyres with its best features being aquaplaning - cross, aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry driving behavior, dry handling, wet handling, and wet handling - objective.

The Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 is a summer tyre with an 88% overall rating. This tyre has been used as original equipment on the Citroën C3 Aircross and is made in Hungary. It was replaced by the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, which is also a summer tyre. In the ADAC test, the Ventus Prime3 K125 ranked 14th out of 16 tyres. However, it showcased an impressive performance in the Autobild test by ranking 2nd out of 50 tyres with its best features being dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. Autozeitung ranked it 5th out of 20 tyres with dry braking being its best feature. Finally, in the ACE test, it secured the 7th position out of 9 tyres with its best features being dry driving behavior and exterior noise.

Considering the test results, it's clear that the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 consistently performs better than the Dunlop Sport BluResponse. The Hankook tyre managed to secure a higher overall rating and higher positions in most of the tests. Moreover, it offers better dry and wet handling, dry braking, and exterior noise reductioncompared to the Dunlop tyre.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a high-performing summer tyre with a good overall rating, the Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 appears to be the better choice. However, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse offers some advantages in terms of safety, wet braking, and comfort. The final decision will depend on your driving preferences, requirements, and budget.

Segment

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Premium

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 149

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 70

Number of tests

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 22x

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 18x

Best position in test

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 1.

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 2.

Worst position in test

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 14.

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 20.

Average position in tests

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 4.91

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 8.33

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 2023

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 2022

Best rating in test

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Exemplary

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Good

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Conditionally recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
74%

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
74%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 89%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 78%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 73%

Wet braking

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 78%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 59%

Wet circle cornering

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 84%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 78%

Wet handling

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 86%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 84%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 ?

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
87%

Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
80%

Dry braking

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 96%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 84%

Dry handling

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 93%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 85%

Dry driving behavior

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 77%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 73%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
81%

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
78%

Exterior noise

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 87%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 77%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 88%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 70%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 68 dB

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 71 dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Hankook
Ventus Prime3 K125
65%

Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
62%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 83%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 67%

Mileage

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 68%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 66%

Price/value

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 53%

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse 35%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 ?

2. Dunlop Sport BluResponse ?

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ADAC Summer tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,1	1,5	2,4	1,0	1,2
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good	2,3	2,1	2,8	2,5	2,1
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Satisfactory	2,7	2,5	2,6	1,5	1,8
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	2+	1
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2	3+
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good	1-	1-	3+
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,1	29,6
Dunlop Sport BluResponse	35,4	32,2
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125	34,1	29,6
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	264	137	129
Dunlop Sport BluResponse	218	90	126
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Highly recommended	240	111	129
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ACE Summer tyre test 2019 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise	Running costs
Best values in test	153	66	51	19	10	17
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Highly recommended	152	63	49	18	7	15
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Recommended	143	51	49	16	10	17
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2018 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Satisfactory	2	2+	3+
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	2-
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2018 195/65 R15

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,5	34,3
Dunlop Sport BluResponse	36	37,3
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125	34,5	35,2
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2017 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Wear	Comfort	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,9	1,5	0,5	1,5	1,6
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good	2,6	1,5	2,5	3,2	1,9
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Good	3,3	1,8	2,5	3,0	2,2
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	2-
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	1-
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,6	27
Dunlop Sport BluResponse	35,7	29,5
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125	34,6	27,9
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