Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV appear in 27 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 4S2 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 4.0 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 2.8 21 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 4.1 13 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Avg rank 3.8 21 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.4 3 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Avg rank 8.5 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 5.2 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV ranks better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
