Tests 73 · 2 tests Owners 50 · 1,595 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (noise)
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Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 vs Laufenn G Fit 4S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 6 road tests and 1,595 + 9 owner reviews. How we score
G Fit 4S is ahead, 74–61
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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63
Dry
G Fit 4S +972Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests 72 65 Reviews found online 50 81 Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 49.5 = 63
G Fit 4S: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 81.1 = 72
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66
Wet
G Fit 4S +1985Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests 75 86 Reviews found online 53 85 Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 53.4 = 66
G Fit 4S: 60% × 85.7 + 40% × 84.8 = 85
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Snow
No comparison77Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests – 77 Reviews found online – 77 G Fit 4S: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 77 = 77
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53
Comfort
G Fit 4S +2275Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 45 78 Kinergy Eco 2: 40% × 64 (est.) + 60% × 45.3 = 53
G Fit 4S: 40% × 71.6 + 60% × 78.1 = 75
No road tests of comfort for Kinergy Eco 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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71
Noise
Kinergy Eco 2 +3338Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 75 18 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
G Fit 4S: 60% × 18.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 38
No owner ratings of noise for Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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55
Treadwear
G Fit 4S +2075Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 60 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 48 79 Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 47.6 = 55
G Fit 4S: 60% × 72.4 + 40% × 78.5 = 75
No road tests of treadwear for Kinergy Eco 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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49
Handling (owners)
G Fit 4S +3180Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Reviews found online 49 80 -
75
Efficiency
Kinergy Eco 2 +2847Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 G Fit 4S Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 75 47
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Laufenn G Fit 4S |
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| Relative Score | 61 | 74 |
| Dry | 63 | 72 |
| Wet | 66 | 85 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 53 | 75 |
| Noise | 71 | 38 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 75 |
| Handling (owners) | 49 | 80 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 47 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Kinergy Eco 2
74
/ 100
G Fit 4S
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Kinergy Eco 2 | G Fit 4S | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #9/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 93% #9/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #10/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #7/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #8/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 93% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #3/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 84% #11/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/11 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | #8/12 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Kinergy Eco 2
Pros
- Reliable dry and wet road grip
- Good value for the price point
- Slow and even tread wear / long-lasting durability
Cons
- Notable road noise reported by some users
- Stiff ride quality that can amplify road bumps
- Reduced performance and grip in wet or cold conditions as tread wears down
Tire B G Fit 4S
Pros
- Excellent grip and performance in wet conditions and heavy snow
- High value for money as an affordable budget tire with Hankook backing
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Slightly noticeable tread noise at higher speeds above 100 km/h
- Isolated quality control concerns regarding sidewall bumps on new tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | B · Laufenn G Fit 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 79 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 200 - 400 A - B A | 640 B A |
| Sizes in common | 23 | 23 |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
74
/ 100
Laufenn G Fit 4S
Winner: Laufenn G Fit 4S — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 scores 71 vs 38 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 80 vs 49 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 scores 75 vs 47 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 75 vs 53 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
Tire B · Laufenn G Fit 4S
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Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S?
Which is better in the wet, Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S?
Laufenn G Fit 4S, 85 vs 66 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S?
Laufenn G Fit 4S, 72 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S?
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2, 71 vs 38 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S?
Laufenn G Fit 4S, 75 vs 53 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S?
Laufenn G Fit 4S, 75 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Kinergy Eco 2 or G Fit 4S?
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2, 75 vs 47 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology