Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 appear in 11 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 9 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUVNokian Hakkapeliitta R5
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used29
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.94.5
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score97.188.3

    Tire Lab Score

    97.1
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    88.3
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUVNokian Hakkapeliitta R5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.2
    113
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 3.9
    413
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.3
    11
    Avg rank 4.5
    253
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Avg rank 4.9
    51
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 3.3
    512
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    Avg rank 6.4
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV

    💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.2 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.3 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 4.9 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 in 9.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →