Siberian Tiger 
Barbary Lion | Attribute | Siberian Tiger | Barbary Lion | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male weight | 190 – 318 kg (419 – 700 lbs) | 200 – 295 kg (440 – 650 lbs) | Siberian Tiger |
| Body length | 2.8 – 3.3 m (including tail) | 2.5 – 3.2 m (including tail) | Compare |
| Bite force | ~1050 PSI | ~800 PSI | Siberian Tiger |
| Top speed | ~60 km/h | ~58 km/h | Siberian Tiger |
| Canines | 7.5 – 9.2 cm | 7.5 – 8.5 cm | Siberian Tiger |
| Habitat | Korean pine and Mongolian oak forests, snowy mountain taiga. | Temperate mountain forests, cedar groves, rocky valleys of the Atlas range. | Different |
Verdict: Siberian Tiger vs Barbary Lion
The Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) brings solitary-ambush power: Outweighs and out-lengths any modern lion by up to 50–70 kg on average in historical benchmarks. The Barbary Lion (Panthera leo leo (North African population)) answers with the only lion that consistently rivaled the bengal and siberian tigers in body mass and skull length.
Pound for pound the tiger's ~1050 PSI bite and heavier forequarters decide most one-on-one models — but a prime Barbary Lion with mane armor and coalition-fight experience is never an easy kill. Want the round-by-round version? Run it in the simulator.
Open Siberian Tiger vs Barbary Lion simulatorFrequently Asked Questions
Who would win: Siberian Tiger or Barbary Lion?
In a one-on-one fight, the Siberian Tiger holds physical advantages with males at 190 – 318 kg (419 – 700 lbs) and a ~1050 PSI bite vs the Barbary Lion at 200 – 295 kg (440 – 650 lbs) and ~800 PSI. The Barbary Lion's mane and pride-fight stamina keep it dangerous, but biometric models favor the tiger in most single-combat evaluations.
Which is bigger: Siberian Tiger or Barbary Lion?
Siberian Tiger males average 190 – 318 kg (419 – 700 lbs) and 2.8 – 3.3 m (including tail), compared to Barbary Lion males at 200 – 295 kg (440 – 650 lbs) and 2.5 – 3.2 m (including tail). Overall, the Siberian Tiger is the heavier animal on average.
Which has a stronger bite: Siberian Tiger or Barbary Lion?
The Siberian Tiger has the stronger bite at ~1050 PSI, with canines up to 7.5 – 9.2 cm, compared to ~800 PSI for the Barbary Lion.