Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Atlas Green 4S and Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appear in 9 tests, 2 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 Atlas Green 4S performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 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 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Atlas Green 4S making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Atlas Green 4S's brand, sizing or price
Choose Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Atlas Green 4S | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 22.9 | 13.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 74.1 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Atlas Green 4S
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Atlas Green 4S | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 33.3 | Avg rank 18.3 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 18.0 | Avg rank 17.9 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 6.4 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 8.6 11 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 8.5 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 18.3, compared to 33.3 for the Atlas Green 4S.
☀️ Dry: Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 17.9, compared to 18.0 for the Atlas Green 4S.
❄️ Snow: Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Atlas Green 4S.
🧊 Ice: Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Atlas Green 4S.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Atlas Green 4S.
📏 Mileage: Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Atlas Green 4S.
🔋 Efficiency: Atlas Green 4S vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Atlas Green 4S.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Atlas Green 4S or Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 ranks higher on average than the Atlas Green 4S.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Atlas Green 4S across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 ranks better than the Atlas Green 4S.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 shows better mileage performance than the Atlas Green 4S.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Atlas Green 4S appears in 3 independent tests, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 in 6, with 2 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 →
