Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests

    Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 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 Michelin Agilis CrossClimate and Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW appear in 5 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 Michelin Agilis CrossClimate performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice. 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 Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 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?

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Agilis CrossClimateMichelin CrossClimate 2 AW
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used14
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.43.3
    Latest test20202025
    Tire Lab Score89.772.4

    Tire Lab Score

    89.7
    Very Good · All Season
    72.4
    Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Agilis CrossClimateMichelin CrossClimate 2 AWWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 3.5
    123
    Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 2.9
    122
    Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.4
    321
    Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 1.5
    11
    Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.3
    Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.0
    Avg rank 7.0
    Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

    💧 Wet: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.5 for the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 3.0 for the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

    The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

    The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

    The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Agilis CrossClimate or Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW ranks higher on average than the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Agilis CrossClimate appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW in 4.

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