Segment
2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
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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 South Korea (Hankook). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (63%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 4x4 and Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the Winter i*cept RS2 W452 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (90%) of the Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 also have C wet ratings.
| # | Barum Polaris 3 4x4
| Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
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| Dimensions | R15 - R19 | R13 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 Highly recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory2. Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry driving behavior
Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice lateral guidance
Ice braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 |
| Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,8 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 3,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
| Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,0 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 3,6 | 1,5 | 2,1 |
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