Hifly HF201 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

32^nd

Average Position

24^th

Best Result

42^nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across five summer tests, the Hifly HF201 consistently places in the lower third overall, driven by weak wet and dry safety metrics. Multiple braking and aquaplaning results show sizable gaps to the best, indicating extended stopping distances and limited wet reserves. However, it offers strong purchase price/value positioning and acceptable noise, with mid-pack wear for a budget tire. Overall, it suits cost-driven use cases but compromises safety-critical performance, especially in the wet.

Performance Strengths

Value and Affordability Strong Details
• 2023 ADAC: Price position 3/50; Value 7/50 (+59.2% vs best value)
• Consistently budget-tier pricing across tests (overall 24-42/52-47 suggests entry-level positioning)
Comfort/Noise Moderate Details
• 2023 ADAC: Noise 70.3 dB, position 8/50 (+1.7% from best)
Wear/Longevity Moderate Details
• 2023 ADAC: Wear 39,100 km, position 22/50 (+45.3% from best)
• 2023 ADAC: Abrasion 73.6 mg/km/t, position 17/50 (+111.5% from best lower is better)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 2023 ADAC: Wet braking 44.5 m, 42/50 (+29.4% from best)
• 2021 Auto Bild: Wet braking 35.3 m, 31/53 (+19.3% from best)
• 2023 ADAC: Curved aquaplaning 3.1 m/s², 40/50 (+22.5% from best)
• 2023 ADAC: Straight aquaplaning 79.2 km/h, 37/50 (+8.7% from best)
Dry Braking/Stopping Distance Moderate Details
• 2023 ADAC: Dry braking 39.8 m, 37/50 (+10.9% from best)
• 2021 Auto Bild: Dry braking 38.1 m, 34/53 (+11.7% from best)
Efficiency/Fuel Consumption Moderate Details
• 2023 ADAC: Fuel consumption 5.9 l/100km, 43/50 (+7.3% from best)
• 2023 ADAC: Tire weight 8.6 kg, 26/50 (+13.2% from best)
Overall Test Standing Strong Details
• Average overall position ~32 across 5 tests
• 2018 Auto Bild overview: 42/47; 2016 overview: 31/50; 2023 ADAC: 32/50