Segment
1. Nokian WR D4 Upper-middle2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Nokian WR D4
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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 Finland (Nokian). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Nokian (52%). But when it comes to comparing Barum Polaris 3 4x4 and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian WR D4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the WR D4 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 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B rating.
| # | Barum Polaris 3 4x4
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian WR D4 14.
Average position in tests
1. Nokian WR D4 6.04
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nokian WR D4 Highly recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WR D4 Recommended2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
1. Nokian WR D4 81%
Dry driving behavior
2. Nokian WR D4 72%
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
1. Nokian WR D4 91%
Snow traction
1. Nokian WR D4 89%
Snow braking
1. Nokian WR D4 91%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
1. Nokian WR D4 69%
Interior noise
2. Nokian WR D4 69%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel efficiency
1. Nokian WR D4 86%
Mileage
1. Nokian WR D4 67%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
1. Nokian WR D4 85%
Ice lateral guidance
1. Nokian WR D4 82%
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,4 |
| Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,1 | 2,8 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 3,5 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
| Nokian WR D4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,6 | 2,5 | 1,9 | 2,5 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 2,0 |
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