Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Matador MP93 Nordicca Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Matador MP93 Nordicca
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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 Slovakia (Matador). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (52%) than Matador (40%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 72% compared to 43% of the Matador MP93 Nordicca. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Matador MP93 Nordicca first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the MP93 Nordicca were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Matador MP93 Nordicca also have C wet ratings.
| # | Barum Polaris 5 | Matador MP93 Nordicca | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R19 | R13 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Barum Polaris 5 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Matador MP93 Nordicca Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Matador MP93 Nordicca Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Barum Polaris 5 72 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,6 | 31,0 | |||||
| Matador MP93 Nordicca | 38,6 | ||||||
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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 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 37,5 | 26,9 | |||||
| Matador MP93 Nordicca | 37,8 | ||||||
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