Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Barum Quartaris 5 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appear in 39 tests, 4 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 Quartaris 5 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Quartaris 5 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Barum Quartaris 5's brand, sizing or price
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Quartaris 5 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 35 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.3 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.3 | 92.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Quartaris 5
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Quartaris 5 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 27.3 | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.2 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 27.3 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🧊 Ice: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 11.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
📏 Mileage: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Quartaris 5 or Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Barum Quartaris 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks better than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Barum Quartaris 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Barum Quartaris 5 appears in 4 independent tests, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 35, with 4 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 →