Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 are Premium Touring All Season tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

Kinergy-4S2 VS CrossClimate-2

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these nine tests:

  • Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in two of the tests
  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in six of the tests
  • The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Lets look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 5.66% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
40.43M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.14M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 40.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 40.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 39.2M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.6M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 42.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 42.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 39.79M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.25M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 41.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 41.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 37.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.63% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
79.4s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79.9s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 79.3s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.3s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 75.4s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.1s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 83.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.84% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
90.43Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
91.2Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 90.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 93.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 87.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scored 5% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 100 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 0.75% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
44.86M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
45.2M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 52.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 52.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 31.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 32.2M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 48M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 48M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 29.56M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.77M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 49.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 49.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 43M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.6M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.7% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85.51s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
86.99s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 97.1s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 59.53s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 60.38s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 99.9s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 101.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.31% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73.23Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72.27Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 74.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 72.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 72.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scored 6.12% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
98 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 98 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.56% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
13.21s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
13.42s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 12.66s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 13.09s
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 12.23s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.39s
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 11.94s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11.99s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 16s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 16.2s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 2.12% higher speed than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
82.63Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84.42Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 92.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 80.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 78.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 88.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 78.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79Km/H
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 76.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81.1Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 slipped out at a 9.46% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
4.23m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.83m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 2.54m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 7.5m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 3.29m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 3.58m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.29m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.39% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
25.92M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
25.3M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 27.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 32.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 27.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 19.52M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 18.21M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 23.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 25.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 25.2M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 7.97% faster than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
6.02s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.54s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 6s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.5s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 6.03s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.57s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 5.11% better snow traction than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
2624N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2765.25N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 2805N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 2490N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 2639N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 2562N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2727N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.4% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85.68s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
81.91s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 114.3s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 110s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 88.34s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.23s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 54.4s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.5s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.69% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
51.77Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
52.13Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 40.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 57.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 57.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 5% more points than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
95 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 95 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 6.76% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
4m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.29m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 4.31m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 4.02m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 3.67m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.99m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 0.92% more points than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
54 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
54.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 98 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 98 Points
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 10 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11 Points

Noise

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.4% quieter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
71.3dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.3dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 72.5dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 71.6dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 73.1dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.6dB
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 68dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 65dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 measured 0.29% quieter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
69.4dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
69.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 69.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.6dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 weighed 2.55% less than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
4092.7Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3988.5Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8149Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 36.4Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 0.06% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
47067.67KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
47097.67KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 34695KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 46219KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 60289KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57046KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three value tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 proved to have a 23.55% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
9.35Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
12.23Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 12.83Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.76Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 6.47Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.76Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four price tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 cost 25.9% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
250.45
Michelin CrossClimate 2
337.97
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 445 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 87.89 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 104.99
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 405 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 63.92 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.88

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 10.09% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
8.23kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.4kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.24kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.5kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.4kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.24kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 8.02kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.73kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 2.11% less fuel than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
5.7l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.58l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 5.65l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 5.74l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 38.89% less particle wear matter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
23.4Gram/1000km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.3Gram/1000km
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2: 23.4Gram/1000km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/1000km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2.

In total the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has been reviewed 31 times and drivers have given the tire 74% overall.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 89 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

This means drivers in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Best Review for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Given 81% 205/55 R16 on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Very good all round tire
Helpful 183 - tire reviewed on August 20, 2020
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Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 249 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better in dry handling [s], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, curved aquaplaning, noise, value and price tests, whereas the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow slalom, subj. comfort, noise, tire weight, wear, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion tests.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire, but comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance the Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tire overall.

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

 Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.