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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

Barum Polaris 3Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 3

R13 – R18
VS
Dunlop Winter Sport 5Premium
DunlopDunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
R14 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 USA (Dunlop). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Barum (78%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Polaris 3 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
10
49
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
4.9
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
67
191

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Barum
Polaris 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Barum
Polaris 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
88%
Barum
Polaris 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
75%
Barum
Polaris 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Ride Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Economy
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
76%
Barum
Polaris 3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View

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