Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac: 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 Vredestein Quatrac appear in 20 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 Quartaris 5 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 16 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 Vredestein Quatrac is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Barum Quartaris 5 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
Choose Vredestein Quatrac if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Barum Quartaris 5 | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 14.3 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.3 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Barum Quartaris 5
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Barum Quartaris 5 | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 27.3 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Barum Quartaris 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 11.0 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Vredestein Quatrac |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 11.2 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
☀️ Dry: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 27.3 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
❄️ Snow: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Barum Quartaris 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🧊 Ice: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 11.0 and 11.0.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 8.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
📏 Mileage: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 7.5 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Barum Quartaris 5 vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 10.0 for the Barum Quartaris 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Barum Quartaris 5 or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Quatrac ranks higher on average than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Vredestein Quatrac 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 Vredestein Quatrac ranks better than the Barum Quartaris 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac 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, Vredestein Quatrac in 16, 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 →