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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Fulda (68%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 68% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 51% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating.

Test Profile

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
25
13
Best position
#2
#9
Average position
12.4
15.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
55
76

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Wet Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
50%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Wet Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
52%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Dry Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow Braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow Traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Snow Handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Snow Circle Cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise Exterior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Ride Comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Economy
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling Resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Barum Polaris 5
65%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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