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Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
lowcost
Barum Polaris 5

Polaris 5

63%
R13 - R19
63 Sizes
13 Tests
Best: #9
Worst: #26
Avg: 15.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
lowcost
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2

64%
R15 - R19
36 Sizes
25 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #23
Avg: 12.4
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Satisfactory
lowcost
Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Speed-Grip 5

78%
R14 - R21
68 Sizes
12 Tests
Best: #3
Worst: #19
Avg: 9.3
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Good

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Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
59%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
77%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Wet Braking
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Wet Handling
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
69%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
84%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Barum Polaris 5
50%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (85.8%)
Dry Performance
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
68%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
81%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Dry Braking
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
Best: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (87.0%)
Dry Handling
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
84%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.0%)
Best in category: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (85.5%)
Snow Performance
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Snow Braking
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)
Snow Traction
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
71%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (91.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Noise Exterior
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
90%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Rolling Resistance
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
92%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

Dimensions and prices

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