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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 vs. Barum Polaris 6

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Barum (73%). In this particular case, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Barum Polaris 6. The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter i*cept evo3 W330 and the Polaris 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 has B wet grip rating, whereas 87% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating.

Test Profile

Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
18
3
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
5.1
7.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
93
98

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Barum
Polaris 6
Wet Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
59%
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Wet Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75%
Barum Polaris 6
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
55%
Barum Polaris 6
55%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
81%
Barum Polaris 6
61%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
91%
Barum Polaris 6
56%
Dry Performance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
77%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Dry Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
81%
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Dry Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
73%
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Snow Performance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Barum Polaris 6
73%
Barum
Polaris 6
Snow Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
78%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Snow Traction
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Snow Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
96%
Barum Polaris 6
71%
Snow Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
88%
Barum Polaris 6
63%
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
74%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Barum
Polaris 6
Noise Exterior
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
69%
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
78%
Barum Polaris 6
87%
Economy
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
76%
Hankook
Winter i*cept evo3 W330
Barum Polaris 6
83%
Barum
Polaris 6
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
Barum Polaris 6
96%
Mileage
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
87%
Barum Polaris 6
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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