Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact and Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW appear in 33 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 72/100, based on 4 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 29 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 72.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Avg rank 3.5 123 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Avg rank 2.9 122 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Avg rank 4.4 321 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Avg rank 5.3 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.7 1 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 7.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 1.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.8 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact or Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW ranks higher on average than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental AllSeasonContact across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW ranks better than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact appears in 29 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →