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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 (2026)

Barum Polaris 3 4x4Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 3 4x4

R15 – R19
VS
Fulda Kristall Control HP2Budget
FuldaFulda

Kristall Control HP2

6.8
R15 – R19
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Fulda (68%). Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 51% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3 4x4
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Number of tests
1
25
Best position
#12
#2
Average position
12.0
12.4
Latest test
2017
2025
Available sizes
15
55

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Dry driving behavior
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Safety
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
89%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
93%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
84%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
91%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
96%
Ice
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
94%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Ice braking
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
93%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
97%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
95%
Interior noise
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
95%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
100%
Noise/Komfort
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
98%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
98%
Fuel efficiency
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
99%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3 4x4
87%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2017215/65 R16View

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