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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Premium2. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
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The Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 are both summer tyres from reputable manufacturers - Matador and Hankook respectively. However, they differ significantly in terms of their performances according to tests.
The Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 received an overall rating of 44% in our test. A further breakdown saw the tyre placed at the 36th position out of 53 tyres in the Autobild test. No specific strengths or weaknesses were highlighted for this tyre, and it doesn't have a newer model that has replaced it.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, on the other hand, performed excellently in our tests, scoring a rating of 74%. In the Autobild test, it claimed an impressive 3rd position out of 53 tyres. Hankook's Ventus S1 evo3 K127 features as an original equipment for several high-end vehicles like Audi Q8, Audi SQ8, Porsche Cayenne, and BMW X3. This tyre has been praised for its convincing driving performance, agile handling, short wet, and dry braking distances. However, one drawback is its below-average mileage performance, which led to a downgrade in the rating.
When comparing the two directly, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 outperforms the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 in tests, both in ranking and in specific features. Dry and wet braking, in particular, are the best features of the Hankook tyre, which are critical for safe driving in summer conditions. The Ventus S1 evo3 K127 also holds a higher rating of 74%, indicating a generally superior performance compared to the Matador tyre.
In summary, if you're weighing between the two, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 emerges as the stronger choice - boasting superior test results, excellent braking features, and usage in high-end vehicles, despite a slight setback in mileage performance.
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1. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Exemplary2. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 Satisfactory
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1. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 Satisfactory2. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 | 69.4 | 31.1 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 | 36 | 35,7 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 | 37,9 | 35,2 | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | 35,2 | 28,7 | |||||
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