Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV appear in 7 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 R3 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 99/100, 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 R5 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

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

    Test profile

    MetricNokian Hakkapeliitta R3Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used52
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.84.6
    Latest test20212022
    Tire Lab Score87.598.9

    Tire Lab Score

    87.5
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    98.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian Hakkapeliitta R3Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.4
    2
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.6
    21
    Avg rank 3.8
    21
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    131
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 6.8
    21
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.7
    22
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 8.0
    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3

    💧 Wet: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.6 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    🧊 Ice: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.8 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 or Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 ranks better than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 appears in 5 independent tests, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV in 2.

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