In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tyre 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 tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.
Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been thirteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
Out of these thirteen 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, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during thirteen dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.38% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:40.3M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M |
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:40.3M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:39.2M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.6M |
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.1M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.1M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:39.79M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.25M |
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.3M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.3M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:37.5M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36M |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.6M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.5M |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:44.8M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.7M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:40.3M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.1M |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.2M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.2M |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.63% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:79.3s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.3s |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:75.4s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.1s |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:83.5s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.3s |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.12% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:90.2Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:93.3Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:87.8Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:96.7Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:114.2Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 113.5Km/H |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:99.8Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99.2Km/H |
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:100 Points | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points |
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 1.14% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview 225/50 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:52.3M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M |
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:52.3M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:31.6M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 32.2M |
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:48M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:48M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:29.56M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.77M |
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:49.5M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:49.5M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:43M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.6M |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:35.9M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 34.8M |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:49.9M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.1M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:53.1M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.2M |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:32.7M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 34.1M |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.84% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.3M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.1M |
Looking at data from three tyre 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.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:97.1s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99s |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:59.53s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 60.38s |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:99.9s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 101.6s |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 2.32% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:74.9Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.7Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.1Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:77.1Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 74.2Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:83.4Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.8Km/H |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:79.7Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.4Km/H |
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:98 Points | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during six wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 2.48% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:12.66s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 13.09s |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:12.23s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.39s |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:11.94s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11.99s |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:16s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 16.2s |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:16.7s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.4s |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:15.53s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 16.18s |
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 floated at a 3.12% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:92.4Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:80.5Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.8Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:78.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:88.5Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:78.6Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79Km/H |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:76.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81.1Km/H |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:77.7Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81Km/H |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:77.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:74.1Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73Km/H |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:75.2Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 75Km/H |
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during seven curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 slipped out at a 7.99% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2.54m/sec2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:7.5m/sec2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.5m/sec2 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.29m/sec2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.58m/sec2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.29m/sec2 |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.3m/sec2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.2m/sec2 |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2.75m/sec2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.65m/sec2 |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2.42m/sec2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.22m/sec2 |
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.64% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:27.4M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:32.3M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.1M |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:27.7M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:19.52M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 18.21M |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:23.1M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23M |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:25.5M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 25.2M |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:11.4M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11.1M |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:28.7M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 28.2M |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:22.2M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 22.4M |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:26M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.3M |
Looking at data from two tyre 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.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:6s | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.5s |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:6.03s | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.57s |
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 had 4.23% better snow traction than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2805N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2490N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2639N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2562N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2727N |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:216.9N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 225.5N |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:4457N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4522N |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:4025N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4234N |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:1.5N | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 1.49N |
Looking at data from three tyre 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.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:114.3s | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 110s |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:88.34s | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.23s |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:54.4s | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.5s |
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.3% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:40.6Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:57.4Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:57.3Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:61.2Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.4Km/H |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:53.9Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.6Km/H |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:49.6Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 48.8Km/H |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scored 5% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:95 Points | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 provided 4.5% more lateral grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.82ms/2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4ms/2 |
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 7.85% faster through a slalom than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:4.31m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:4.02m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2 |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.67m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.99m/sec2 |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:4.42m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.97m/sec2 |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 5.71% shorter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:21M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 19.8M |
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.7% quieter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.5dB | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:71.6dB | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:73.1dB | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.6dB |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:68dB | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 65dB |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.1dB | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.1dB |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:70.5dB | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 70.7dB |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.7dB | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.1dB |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:71.5dB | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9dB |
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Noise: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:69.4dB | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.6dB |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three tyre weight tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 weighed 2.55% less than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Tyre Weight winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8149Kg | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:36.4Kg | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.5Kg | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.3Kg |
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is predicted to cover 3.85% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wear: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:34695KM | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:46219KM | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:60289KM | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57046KM |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:51500KM | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 44000KM |
Looking at data from three tyre 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.
Best In Value: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:12.83Price/1000 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.76Price/1000 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:6.47Price/1000 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.76Price/1000 |
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during five price tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 cost 25.65% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:445 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:87.89 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 104.99 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:405 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535 |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:63.92 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.88 |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:535 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 715 |
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 11.81% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/50 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.24kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.5kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.9kg / t |
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.4kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 195/65 R15 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.24kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.02kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.73kg / t |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.31kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.75kg / t |
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.51kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.72kg / t |
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test 215/40 R18 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.5kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8kg / t |
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 2.14% less fuel than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
✓ Hankook Kinergy 4S2:5.65l/100km | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:5.74l/100km | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km |
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:5.4l/100km | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.3l/100km |
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 195/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:23.4Gram/1000km | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/1000km |
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 7.14% less particle wear matter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 205/55 R16 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:56mg/km/t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 52mg/km/t |
Tyre 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 39 times and drivers have given the tyre 75% overall.
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 122 times and drivers have given the tyre 81% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
In conclusion the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, curved aquaplaning, noise, wear, value and price, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, wet braking - concrete, straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, noise, tyre weight, rolling resistance, fuel consumption, abrasion and abrasion.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tyre overall.
However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre 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 tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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