Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Polaris 5 and Toyo Snowprox S944 appear in 13 tests, 1 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 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Toyo Snowprox S944 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Barum Polaris 5 and Toyo Snowprox S944 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Toyo Snowprox S944's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Polaris 5 | Toyo Snowprox S944 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #21 |
| Avg rank | 13.4 | 31.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Polaris 5
Toyo Snowprox S944
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Polaris 5 | Toyo Snowprox S944 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.4 11 | Avg rank 35.0 | Barum Polaris 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.5 2 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 12.5 1 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 8.5 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.4 1 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.0 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 15.2 | No data | Barum Polaris 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 14.4, compared to 35.0 for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
☀️ Dry: Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
❄️ Snow: Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
🧊 Ice: Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
📏 Mileage: Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Polaris 5 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Barum Polaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 15.2, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Polaris 5 or Toyo Snowprox S944?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Barum Polaris 5 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Snowprox S944.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Barum Polaris 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Snowprox S944 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Barum Polaris 5 ranks better than the Toyo Snowprox S944.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Barum Polaris 5 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Snowprox S944.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Polaris 5 appears in 12 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S944 in 1, with 1 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 →