Segment
1. Pirelli Scorpion Winter Premium2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 4x4 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter
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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 Italy (Pirelli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Barum (52%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter has a better rating of 53% compared to 32% of the Barum Polaris 3 4x4. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 4x4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 test, where both the Polaris 3 4x4 and the Scorpion Winter 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 53% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter has B rating.
| # | Barum Polaris 3 4x4 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R19 | R16 - R22 | |
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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. Pirelli Scorpion Winter Exemplary2. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 3 4x4 Satisfactory2. Pirelli Scorpion Winter Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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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 |
| Pirelli Scorpion Winter Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 2,7 | 3,6 | 2,5 | 2,8 |
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