Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Debica Frigo HP2 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Debica Frigo HP2
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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 Poland (Debica). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Debica (50%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 50% of the Debica Frigo HP2. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Debica Frigo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Frigo HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 50% of Debica Frigo HP2 has B rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.
| # | Barum Polaris 5
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Barum Polaris 5 15.152. Debica Frigo HP2 17.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Debica Frigo HP2 Good2. Barum Polaris 5 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Debica Frigo HP2 Conditionally recommended2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Snow
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Debica Frigo HP2 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3+ | 3 | 2+ | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,6 | 31,0 | |||||
| Debica Frigo HP2 | 37,0 | 30,1 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 37,5 | 26,9 | |||||
| Debica Frigo HP2 | 37,1 | 26,9 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 33,9 | 25 | |||||
| Debica Frigo HP2 | 34,2 | 24,1 | |||||
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