Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season appear in 33 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 CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.
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 Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 32 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 73.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Avg rank 9.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Avg rank 9.7 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.7 111 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Avg rank 6.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.5 2 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 9.7 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
The Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season 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 Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
