Comparison: Laufenn I FIT Plus vs. Barum Polaris 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Laufenn (36%). In this particular case, the Laufenn I FIT Plus has a better rating of 64% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Laufenn I FIT Plus was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the I FIT Plus and the Polaris 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

#	Laufenn I FIT Plus /64%	Barum Polaris 5 /63%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Laufenn I FIT Plus

/64%

Barum Polaris 5

/63%

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Dimensions

R13 - R19

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Segment

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus Lowcost

2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Barum Polaris 5 74

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 0

Number of tests

1. Barum Polaris 5 13x

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 6x

Best position in test

1. Barum Polaris 5 9.

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 10.

Worst position in test

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 20.

2. Barum Polaris 5 26.

Average position in tests

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 14.5

2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15

Year of the last test

1. Barum Polaris 5 2023

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 2023

Best rating in test

1. Barum Polaris 5 Good

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus Conditionally recommended

2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

64%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

58%

Wet braking

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 59%

2. Barum Polaris 5 56%

Wet circle cornering

1. Barum Polaris 5 72%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 59%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Barum Polaris 5 65%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 51%

Wet handling

1. Barum Polaris 5 63%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 60%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Barum Polaris 5 65%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 60%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Barum Polaris 5 C

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

80%

Barum
Polaris 5

73%

Snow braking

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 74%

2. Barum Polaris 5 74%

Snow cornering

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 84%

2. Barum Polaris 5 71%

Snow traction

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 76%

2. Barum Polaris 5 70%

Snow handling

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 86%

2. Barum Polaris 5 78%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Barum
Polaris 5

79%

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

72%

Mileage

1. Barum Polaris 5 73%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 64%

Rolling resistance

1. Barum Polaris 5 75%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 66%

Price/value

1. Barum Polaris 5 90%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 86%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Barum Polaris 5 E

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

73%

Barum
Polaris 5

68%

Exterior noise

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 80%

2. Barum Polaris 5 74%

Comfort

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 71%

2. Barum Polaris 5 61%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus ?

2. Barum Polaris 5 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Laufenn
I FIT Plus

71%

Barum
Polaris 5

69%

Dry braking

1. Laufenn I FIT Plus 75%

2. Barum Polaris 5 61%

Dry handling

1. Barum Polaris 5 76%

2. Laufenn I FIT Plus 67%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	2+	2-
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2	2+	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Laufenn I FIT Plus	35,1	30,6
Barum Polaris 5	35,6	31,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Laufenn I FIT Plus Rating: Conditionally recommended	3+	2+	1-	2	3+
Barum Polaris 5 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	3+	2+	1-	2+
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