Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S: 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 Superia Ecoblue2 4S appear in 8 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 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Superia Ecoblue2 4S performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 76/100, 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 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Superia Ecoblue2 4S still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Superia Ecoblue2 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84 | 76 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Superia Ecoblue2 4S
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Superia Ecoblue2 4S | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 18.3 | Avg rank 17.5 | Superia Ecoblue2 4S |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.9 | Avg rank 14.5 | Superia Ecoblue2 4S |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 | Avg rank 7.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 6.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.6 11 | Avg rank 9.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 10.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 4.0 | Superia Ecoblue2 4S |
💧 Wet: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Superia Ecoblue2 4S wins this category with an average rank of 17.5, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Superia Ecoblue2 4S wins this category with an average rank of 14.5, compared to 17.9 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
❄️ Snow: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.0 for the Superia Ecoblue2 4S.
🧊 Ice: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Superia Ecoblue2 4S.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 9.0 for the Superia Ecoblue2 4S.
📏 Mileage: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 10.0 for the Superia Ecoblue2 4S.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Superia Ecoblue2 4S
The Superia Ecoblue2 4S wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 or Superia Ecoblue2 4S?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Superia Ecoblue2 4S ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Superia Ecoblue2 4S averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 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 Superia Ecoblue2 4S.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 shows better mileage performance than the Superia Ecoblue2 4S.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appears in 6 independent tests, Superia Ecoblue2 4S in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →