Michelin CrossClimate 3 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 and Michelin CrossClimate SUV appear in 9 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 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. 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 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?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 3 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 5 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.8 | 86.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 3
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 431 | Avg rank 3.7 21 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 41 | Avg rank 1.5 7 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.1 421 | Avg rank 4.9 23 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 5 | Avg rank 4.9 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 1 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.1, compared to 4.9 for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.9 for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 3 or Michelin CrossClimate SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 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 Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 3 appears in 5 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate SUV in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →