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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Apollo Alnac 4G Winter (2026)

Barum Polaris 3Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 3

R13 – R18
VS
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
ApolloApollo

Alnac 4G Winter

6.9
R13 – R16
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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 India (Apollo). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Apollo (60%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2024 when was the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter first tested.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Apollo
Alnac 4G Winter
Number of tests
10
2
Best position
#3
#12
Average position
10.6
13.5
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
67
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
98%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
96%
Wet
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
85%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
77%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Snow
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
77%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
98%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
76%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
70%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
78%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
84%
Comfort
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
90%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Costs
Confidence
Barum Polaris 3
95%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
91%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
80%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
97%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
100%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
100%
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
93%

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