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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Pirelli Scorpion XC (2026)

Barum Polaris 3Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 3

R13 – R18
VS
Pirelli Scorpion XC
PirelliPirelli

Scorpion XC

R13 – R18
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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 Italy (Pirelli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (78%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 and Pirelli Scorpion XC, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to when was the Pirelli Scorpion XC first tested.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Pirelli
Scorpion XC
Number of tests
10
—
Best position
#3
—
Average position
10.6
—
Latest test
2018
—
Available sizes
67
2

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
79%

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