Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 54 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | All Season |
| Tests used | 22 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 9.5 2 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
