Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sava Eskimo Ice: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 and Sava Eskimo Ice appear in 8 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 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo Ice performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Sava Eskimo Ice still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.6 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
Sava Eskimo Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 | Sava Eskimo Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 11.0 1 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.4 1 | Avg rank 10.7 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.9 111 | Avg rank 10.0 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 331 | Avg rank 9.8 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Avg rank 4.0 | Sava Eskimo Ice |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.7 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 10.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.8 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 vs Sava Eskimo Ice
The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 or Sava Eskimo Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo Ice.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo Ice across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Sava Eskimo Ice ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 appears in 6 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Ice in 2, 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 →