Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    2026 test data · 10 independent tests

    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport and Michelin CrossClimate SUV appear in 10 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 3 Sport performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, 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 CrossClimate 3 Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate SUV 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 mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate 3 SportMichelin CrossClimate SUV
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used64
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.93.8
    Latest test20262022
    Tire Lab Score88.786.6

    Tire Lab Score

    88.7
    Very Good · All Season
    86.6
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 3 SportMichelin CrossClimate SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.8
    333
    Avg rank 3.7
    21
    Michelin CrossClimate SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.0
    422
    Avg rank 1.5
    7
    Michelin CrossClimate SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 2.9
    133
    Avg rank 4.9
    23
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.4
    331
    Avg rank 4.9
    111
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.5
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.7
    Avg rank 7.0
    Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 3.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.9 for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.9 for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport or Michelin CrossClimate SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport appears in 6 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate SUV in 4.

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