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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    2026 test data · 30 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3: 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 3 appear in 30 tests, 1 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 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 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 5 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 3 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?

    Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4S2Michelin CrossClimate 3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used255
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.14.4
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score88.894.8

    Tire Lab Score

    88.8
    Very Good · All Season
    94.8
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Michelin CrossClimate 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    Avg rank 5.0
    431
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    Avg rank 4.4
    41
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    Avg rank 2.1
    421
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    		No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    Avg rank 3.0
    5
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    Avg rank 8.5
    1
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    Avg rank 5.3
    11
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.2 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.1, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Michelin CrossClimate 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 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 3 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 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 3 in 5, with 1 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 →