Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Polaris 3 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 appear in 22 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Barum Polaris 3 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Kleber Krisalp HP3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 20 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Polaris 3 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Kleber Krisalp HP3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Polaris 3 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 20 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.1 | 10.2 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.7 | 89.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Polaris 3
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Polaris 3 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 16.5 | Avg rank 11.0 2 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.0 1 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 5.1 776 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 15.5 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.8 1 | Avg rank 10.2 141 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 13.2 | Barum Polaris 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Kleber Krisalp HP3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 16.5 for the Barum Polaris 3.
☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 12.0 for the Barum Polaris 3.
❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.0 for the Barum Polaris 3.
🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Barum Polaris 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 10.8 for the Barum Polaris 3.
📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Barum Polaris 3 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to 13.2 for the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 3 vs Kleber Krisalp HP3
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 17.0 for the Barum Polaris 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 3 or Kleber Krisalp HP3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks higher on average than the Barum Polaris 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kleber Krisalp HP3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Polaris 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kleber Krisalp HP3 ranks better than the Barum Polaris 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Polaris 3 shows better mileage performance than the Kleber Krisalp HP3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Polaris 3 appears in 2 independent tests, Kleber Krisalp HP3 in 20, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →