Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 and Sava Sava All Weather appear in 8 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 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Sava Sava All Weather performs. It takes the win in wet, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 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 Sava Sava All Weather is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Sava Sava All Weather if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Sava Sava All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Sava Sava All Weather
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Sava Sava All Weather | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 18.3 | Avg rank 15.5 | Sava Sava All Weather |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.9 | Avg rank 21.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Sava Sava All Weather |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 6.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.6 11 | Avg rank 9.3 1 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 9.5 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 15.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather
The Sava Sava All Weather wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 17.9, compared to 21.0 for the Sava Sava All Weather.
❄️ Snow: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather
The Sava Sava All Weather wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 6.4 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
🧊 Ice: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Sava Sava All Weather.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 9.3 for the Sava Sava All Weather.
📏 Mileage: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.5 for the Sava Sava All Weather.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Sava Sava All Weather
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 15.0 for the Sava Sava All Weather.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 or Sava Sava All Weather?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sava Sava All Weather ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Sava All Weather across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 ranks better than the Sava Sava All Weather.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Sava All Weather.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appears in 6 independent tests, Sava Sava All Weather in 2, 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 →