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Comparison: Fulda Kristall Control HP2 vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

Fulda Kristall Control HP2Budget
FuldaFulda

Kristall Control HP2

6.6
R15 – R19
VS
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

7.2
R13 – R19
3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test profile

Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum
Polaris 5
Number of tests
26
13
Best position
#2
#9
Average position
12.9
15.2
Latest test
2026
2024
Available sizes
55
77

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Barum
Polaris 5
Wet braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Wet handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
50%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Wet circle cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
52%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Aquaplaning longitudinal
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
Barum Polaris 5
57%
Aquaplaning cross
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Dry performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Dry braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Dry handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow performance
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
Snow braking
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
83%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Snow traction
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Snow handling
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
71%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Snow circle cornering
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Comfort & noise
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
76%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Barum
Polaris 5
Noise exterior
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
62%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Ride comfort
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
90%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Economy
Confidence
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
77%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Barum
Polaris 5
Rolling resistance
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
74%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Mileage
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
80%
Barum Polaris 5
65%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Χειμερινά
2021205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Χειμερινά
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Χειμερινά
2020245/45 R18View

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Dimension Fulda Kristall Control HP2 Barum Polaris 5 %
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —
205/55 R16 — — —
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