Segment
1. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost2. Sava Eskimo HP2 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Sava (62%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 5 has a better rating of 63% compared to 62% of the Sava Eskimo HP2. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Eskimo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the Eskimo HP2 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 (59%) of the Sava Eskimo HP2 also have C wet ratings. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Sava Eskimo HP2 14.932. Barum Polaris 5 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Sava Eskimo HP2 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Sava Eskimo HP2 Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Snow
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 37.7 | 30.0 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 39.5 | 29.6 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 37,6 | 26,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||
| Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | ||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3 | 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 | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 36,1 | 28,8 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 36,5 | 28 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 35,2 | 24,9 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 36,3 | 25,1 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 33,9 | 25 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 33,6 | 24,1 | |||||
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