Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 19 + 1 road tests and 3,376 + 1,813 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus S1 evo3 leads, 70–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 19 tests Owners 57 · 3,376 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (wet braking)
“Tire preferences? My MK8 has a little over 18,000 miles now and the stock tires look like they’ve already gone to sh*t? Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 aren’t as good as they advertise? What do you recommend for tires?”
Tests 76 · 1 test Owners 60 · 1,813 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (noise)
“Pirelli cinturato P7 and Pirelli Powergy Hi all 👋🏼 So I had 4 Pirelli Cinturato P7’s on my Ford Focus ST. I got a flat tire (front left) while I was on vacation so I decided to get 2 new tires at the front. I asked the guy at the tire shop to get the same tires (so the Pirelli Cinturato’s). He got me Pirelli Powergy’s instead… He didn’t really speak English and there was not time as I was driving home the next day. So I just accepted it. Now my question is what’s the main difference between these tires? And does it matter I got 2 different tires now? (2 powergy’s at the front and 2 Cinturato’s at the back) Thanks!🙏🏼”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests | 86 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 62 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 85.6 + 40% × 59.8 = 75
Powergy: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 62 = 71
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests | 90 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 65 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 68 = 81
Powergy: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 64.9 = 71
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests | 64 | 74 |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 56 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 40% × 64.4 + 60% × 55.8 = 59
Powergy: 40% × 73.6 + 60% × 55.9 = 63
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests | 77 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73
Powergy: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74
No owner ratings of noise for Ventus S1 evo3 or Powergy. 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.
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests | 61 | ≈ 61 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 42 | 52 |
Ventus S1 evo3: 60% × 60.8 + 40% × 41.5 = 53
Powergy: 60% × 61.3 (est.) + 40% × 52 = 58
No road tests of treadwear for Powergy. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 59 | 62 |
| Source | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 1 tests | 68 | 74 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | Pirelli Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 68 |
| Dry | 75 | 71 |
| Wet | 81 | 71 |
| Comfort | 59 | 63 |
| Noise | 73 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 58 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 62 |
| Efficiency | 68 | 74 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Ventus S1 evo3
Powergy
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 | Ventus S1 evo3 | Powergy | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #7/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 94% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 60% #8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 93% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 87% #6/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 81% #8/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% #8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 92% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #6/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #5/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #2/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 93% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 81% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/8 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | #5/10 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 is mixed, with users frequently praising its strong dry and wet grip, comfort, and competitive pricing. However, notable drawbacks include relatively fast tread wear, reports of increasing road noise over time, and mixed experiences with OEM specs versus premium competitors like Michelin.
“Tire preferences? My MK8 has a little over 18,000 miles now and the stock tires look like they’ve already gone to sh*t? Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 aren’t as good as they advertise? What do you recommend for tires?”
“Small tire size change having different ratings? (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3) Hi all, I'm looking for a good all round tire for my MX5 (I'm in the non snowy regions of the UK so summer tires) and a pretty popular recommendation are the Ventus S1 Evo 3s. At the MX5's stock size of 205/45/R17 they are rated at A for fuel and wet performance, and 68db of noise, which is great! However I'd like to size up to 215/45/R17, and for whatever reason the ratings drop to B for fuel and wet performance, and most importantly to me, 71db of noise. I was just wondering how such a small difference in size changes things quite drastically? I know these ratings aren't that important, but it seems strange to me they'd change at all Thanks! Read more”
“You will love the Ventus S1 EVO3's, I purchased a set back in May 2020 for $473 delivered. In your climate driving at Texas speeds (75-85) efficiency is gonna be about 270-295 Wh/m. I just ordered a set of the iON EVO AS to try out as I have a need for snow use but not bad enough for snow tires.”
Based on 33 community posts
Community opinion on the Pirelli Powergy is largely mixed, with the tire frequently viewed as an eco/budget, mid-tier option suitable for daily driving rather than high-performance use. While some users consider it a cost-effective, fuel-efficient choice from a reputable brand, others report negative experiences including excessive highway vibrations and potential sidewall defects. A significant number of discussions also revolve around general inquiries regarding safety, longevity, and whether it can be mixed with other Pirelli models.
“Pirelli cinturato P7 and Pirelli Powergy Hi all 👋🏼 So I had 4 Pirelli Cinturato P7’s on my Ford Focus ST. I got a flat tire (front left) while I was on vacation so I decided to get 2 new tires at the front. I asked the guy at the tire shop to get the same tires (so the Pirelli Cinturato’s). He got me Pirelli Powergy’s instead… He didn’t really speak English and there was not time as I was driving home the next day. So I just accepted it. Now my question is what’s the main difference between these tires? And does it matter I got 2 different tires now? (2 powergy’s at the front and 2 Cinturato’s at the back) Thanks!🙏🏼”
“Avg 29mpg on a 2015 Mazda 3 Sport Nav 2L 165bhp, any ideas? I've had this car for about 3-4 weeks now, posted it here on this subreddit too. So far, I've done about 800 miles and my average fuel consumtion seems to be around 29mpg - 10.2L/100km. The car doesn't have its original rims, its on **MAM RS3** 18" rims with Pirelli Powergy tires 215/45/R18 (internet says these tires provide good fuel economy). On longer trips the average is about 40mpg-45mpg which still seems a bit high. My work commute is about 2 miles, and I do occasionally drive in a spirited manner. Is this okay? Thank you all!”
“Ripples in side wall Just been washing the car and found what I can only describe as ripples in the side wall of my front-right tyre. Had these fitted in June, only just noticed the ripples. The other tyres are perfect. I’ve probably done around 2,000 miles on them. Should I be concerned, and do they look like a manufacturing defect, or as a result of damage? (I’ve not hit any serious potholes that I’m aware of). These tyres are Pirelli Powergy, fitted to a Volvo XC60. Date code is 3325. Any help gratefully received. Read more”
Based on 15 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 | B · Pirelli Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 110 | 87 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| UTQG | 200 - 420 A - AA A | — |
| Sizes in common | 38 | 38 |
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Pirelli Powergy
Narrow edge: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 — better wet and dry. Pick the Pirelli Powergy if efficiency, treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 81 vs 71 on wet.
Pirelli Powergy scores 74 vs 68 on efficiency.
Pirelli Powergy scores 58 vs 53 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 75 vs 71 on dry.
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 81 vs 71 on our wet score.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3, 75 vs 71 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 74 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Pirelli Powergy, 63 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Pirelli Powergy, 58 vs 53 on our treadwear score.
Pirelli Powergy, 74 vs 68 on our efficiency score.
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
