Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Table of contents:
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 (73%) than Fulda (64%). In this particular case, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has a better rating of 64% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Kristall Control 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 55% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.
| # | Barum Polaris 5
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| Dimensions | R13 - R19 | R15 - R19 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Exemplary2. Barum Polaris 5 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Price/value
Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
10
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 | 3 | 3+ | 3 | 2 | |||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 37.7 | 30.0 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 38.6 | 29.6 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2.1 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2.3 | 3.4 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2.9 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 37,4 | 30,7 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,8 | 26,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | ||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 1 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,8 | 28,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 2 | 2- | |||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Good | 2- | 2- | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,2 | 24,9 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,3 | 24,5 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 33,5 | 24,3 | |||||
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