Segment
1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Lowcost2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Barum Polaris 5
Table of contents:
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, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Fulda (38%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 56% of the Fulda Kristall Control HP2. The first tyre test of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Kristall Control HP2 and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Fulda Kristall Control HP2 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 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Exemplary2. Barum Polaris 5 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Snow handling
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3 | 3+ | 3 | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 38.6 | 29.6 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 37.7 | 30.0 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2.1 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2.9 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2.3 | 3.4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 37,4 | 30,7 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,6 | 31,0 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,8 | 26,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 37,5 | 26,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 1 | ||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,8 | 28,6 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Rating: Good | 2- | 2- | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 2 | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 36,3 | 24,5 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,2 | 24,9 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | 33,5 | 24,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 33,9 | 25 | |||||
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