Global Animal Guide Wildlife Encyclopedia

Polar Bear vs Tiger

Quick answer

It is too close to call. The Polar Bear and the Tiger are evenly matched on paper, and in the wild the outcome would come down to size, surprise, and circumstance.

This is a hypothetical, educational comparison based on typical size, strength, and natural weaponry. In the wild these animals rarely meet, and most encounters end without a fight.

Polar bear walking across Arctic sea ice under a pale sky Power 79

Mammal

Vulnerable
Polar Bear
Weight 700 kg
Length 3 m
Top speed 40 km/h
Strength 92/100
Deadliness 86/100
Intelligence 70/100
Lifespan 25 yr
Bengal tiger walking through tall green grass, staring directly forward Power 79

Mammal

Endangered
Tiger
Weight 300 kg
Length 3.1 m
Top speed 65 km/h
Strength 88/100
Deadliness 88/100
Intelligence 66/100
Lifespan 15 yr

Polar Bear vs Tiger compared

Side-by-side comparison of the Polar Bear and the Tiger
Attribute Polar Bear Tiger
Weight 700 kg 300 kg
Length 3 m 3.1 m
Top speed 40 km/h 65 km/h
Strength 92/100 88/100
Deadliness 86/100 88/100
Intelligence 70/100 66/100
Lifespan 25 yr 15 yr

Polar Bear vs Tiger: common questions

Who would win in a fight, a Polar Bear or a Tiger?

It is too close to call. The Polar Bear and the Tiger are evenly matched on paper, and in the wild the outcome would come down to size, surprise, and circumstance.

Which is bigger, the Polar Bear or the Tiger?

The Polar Bear is heavier, weighing around 700 kg compared with the other's 300 kg.

Which is faster, the Polar Bear or the Tiger?

The Tiger is faster, reaching about 65 km/h versus 40 km/h.

Which lives longer, the Polar Bear or the Tiger?

The Polar Bear typically lives longer, up to around 25 years compared with 15 years.