Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport appear in 25 tests, 4 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 19 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.2 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 101010 | Avg rank 3.8 333 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 293 | Avg rank 3.0 422 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.6 159 | Avg rank 2.9 133 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.7 11 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 3105 | Avg rank 3.4 331 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 10.5 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.2 1 | Avg rank 7.7 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.8 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.7 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.4 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.2 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks higher on average than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks better than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport in 6, with 4 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 →