Hankook Kinergy 4S 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 36 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.0 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 9.5 2 | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 7.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S or Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Kinergy 4S 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S appears in 4 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 →
