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1. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Lowcost2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Fulda Kristall Control 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 Germany (Fulda). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Fulda winter tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Barum (52%). In this particular case, the Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has a better rating of 76% compared to 32% of the Barum Polaris 3 4x4. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the Kristall Control HP2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 60% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 has B rating.
| # | Barum Polaris 3 4x4 | Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - 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
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Exemplary2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory2. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 |
| Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,8 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 3,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 2,4 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 3,3 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
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