Segment
1. Barum Bravuris 5 HM Lowcost2. Viking Protech NewGen Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Viking Protech NewGen
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Today we are comparing two summer tyres, the Barum Bravuris 5 HM and the Viking Protech NewGen. Both come from reputable manufacturers, Barum and Viking, delivering performance and value in various weather conditions.
The Barum Bravuris 5 HM received an overall rating of 39%, indicating that this tyre offers reasonable performance. Please note, it's crucial to know that this model was replaced by the newer Barum Bravuris 6, inheriting its good qualities and integrating improvements.
In the ADAC test, the Barum Bravuris 5 HM stood at the 15th position out of 17 tyres. In the Autobild test, it ended up in the 29th position among 53 tyres, painting a somewhat average performance picture.
On the other side, the Viking Protech NewGen, scored lower than the Barum at 26%. However, it showed notable strengths in certain conditions. Specifically, in the ADAC test, it stood 16th but received a shout out for excellent fuel efficiency among its best features.
Reviewing the 'ace 2018' feedback for the Viking Protech NewGen, it gained praise for 'good environmental impact, good mileage, efficiency, and lightweight'. However, they did raise notes on its weakness in dry and wet conditions (downgraded).
Again, in the 'adac 2021' assessment, the Viking Protech NewGen outperformed in terms of fuel consumption, which earned it the highest note. Nevertheless, it struggled in dry and wet conditions, resulting in downgrading.
In summary, if you opt for the better-rated tyre, the Barum Bravuris 5 HM would be the better pick. However, should you be more concerned about fuel efficiency and environmental impact, the Viking Protech NewGen might be a suitable choice.
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1. Barum Bravuris 5 HM 26.38
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1. Viking Protech NewGen Satisfactory2. Barum Bravuris 5 HM Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
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(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,3 | 1,8 | ||||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM Rating: Good | chvalitebné | 2,9 | 3,2 | ||||
| Viking Protech NewGen Rating: Good | chvalitebné | 2,5 | 3,4 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM | 69.3 | 29.5 | |||||
| Viking ProTech NewGen | 70.4 | 31.3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM | 40 | 33,3 | |||||
| Viking Protech NewGen | 39,8 | 33,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM | 39,0 | 33,6 | |||||
| Viking ProTech NewGen | 38,1 | 36,1 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | ||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | ||
| Viking Protech NewGen Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,5 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | ||
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