Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Continental repeatedly sets the benchmark for wet control and balanced dynamics, while Hankook counters with standout value, strong aquaplaning resistance, and very competitive winter aptitude in several tests. If you're weighing outright safety margins and efficiency versus price and longevity, this comparison will make the trade-offs clear.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | seven |
While it might look like the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading wet braking and handling (e.g., −8% wet brake vs Hankook in multiple tests)
- Very low rolling resistance (often best-in-test), aiding fuel economy
- Balanced, confidence-inspiring dynamics across conditions
- Quiet operation with consistently low exterior noise
- Excellent value and lower cost-per-1,000 km
- Strong aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) in multiple tests
- Competitive winter performance, especially snow braking/handling in some sizes
- Longer wear and lower abrasion for better longevity
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.96% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.14% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 5.51% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 1.81% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.53% faster around a wet circle than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 floated at a 1.3% higher speed than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 slipped out at a 6.45% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 0.95% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 had 1.59% better snow traction than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.67% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 provided 0.27% more lateral grip than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 2.76% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 measured 0.52% quieter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Noise: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 weighed 2.15% less than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is predicted to cover 9.14% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Wear: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 proved to have a 25.03% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Value: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 had a 9.47% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 used 3.14% less fuel than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 lost 21.33% less particle wear matter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly, praising its excellent wet grip and braking, quiet and comfortable ride, and balanced performance across seasons, including competent snow traction. Many high-scoring reviews also note strong longevity and good efficiency/low rolling resistance. The main drawbacks reported by a noticeable minority are a softer sidewall feel with vague/less precise steering (especially in warm, dry conditions or at higher speeds) and some mixed reports of faster front-axle wear. Overall, it's a confident, well-rounded choice for mild climates and everyday driving.
Based on 45 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 highly for everyday use, praising its strong wet grip (especially in cold rain), reassuring snow performance for an all-season, comfortable ride, and excellent value with often solid tread life. Across varied cars and climates, many report confident handling and balanced behavior in dry and wet conditions. Common drawbacks include noticeable road noise/whine at certain speeds and a softer handling feel with some understeer when pushed; several users also note that wet grip can decline once tread drops below ~4-5 mm. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with the tyre suiting mild-winter, rain-heavy climates particularly well.
Based on 59 reviews with an average rating of 75%
Conclusion
The Kinergy 4S2 remains a compelling alternative: it's frequently excellent in straight and curved aquaplaning, holds its own on dry roads, shows competitive snow capability in some programs, and delivers longer wear with a lower purchase price-translating to a strong cost-per-km story. Buyers prioritizing maximum wet safety, efficiency, and balanced dynamics should pick Continental; value-focused drivers who want solid all-round security, stronger aquaplaning reserves, and better mileage at a lower price will be well served by Hankook.
Key Differences
- Wet safety edge: Continental typically stops 3-9% shorter and is faster in wet handling.
- Aquaplaning: Hankook often leads in straight/curved aquaplaning; Continental varies by test.
- Efficiency: Continental shows materially lower rolling resistance (up to ~16-19% in some sizes).
- Longevity and abrasion: Hankook lasts longer and wears less (e.g., +19% mileage, lower abrasion).
- Value: Hankook's purchase price and value scores are consistently better.
- Dry performance: Near-parity overall; small swings either way depending on size/test.
Overall Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.