Segment
1. Fulda EcoControl HP Lowcost2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Fulda EcoControl HP vs. Barum Polaris 5
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, Fulda summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Barum (36%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 51% of the Fulda EcoControl HP. The first tyre test of Fulda EcoControl HP was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 71% of Fulda EcoControl HP has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating.
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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 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Fulda EcoControl HP Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Fulda EcoControl HP Recommended2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Fulda EcoControl HP 69 dB2. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB