Tests 73 · 2 tests Owners 55 · 1,589 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 vs Michelin Energy Saver — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Energy Saver is ahead, 68–63
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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65
Dry
Energy Saver +469Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 72 71 Reviews found online 55 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 92% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
69
Wet
Kinergy Eco 2 +168Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 74 69 Reviews found online 60 65 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 89% Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 95% -
61
Comfort
Energy Saver +768Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver Reviews found online 52 66 -
73
Noise
Kinergy Eco 2 +568Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 77 72 Reviews found online – 62 -
57
Treadwear
Energy Saver +1471Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 51 68 -
54
Handling
Energy Saver +963Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver Reviews found online 54 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 68 |
| Dry | 65 | 69 |
| Wet | 69 | 68 |
| Comfort | 61 | 68 |
| Noise | 73 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 71 |
| Handling | 54 | 63 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Kinergy Eco 2
68
/ 100
Energy Saver
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Kinergy Eco 2 | Energy Saver | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #9/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 92% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #3/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 88% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 67% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +20.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 20% #5/5 · 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #10/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 95% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 89% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +7.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #8/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 95% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Kinergy Eco 2
Pros
- Reliable dry and wet road grip
- Good value for the price point
- Slow and even tread wear / long-lasting durability
Cons
- Notable road noise reported by some users
- Stiff ride quality that can amplify road bumps
- Reduced performance and grip in wet or cold conditions as tread wears down
Tire B Energy Saver
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Low road noise and high levels of driving comfort
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip and traction, especially as the tires age
- Prone to dry rotting, cracking, and hardening after a few years
- Poor performance and sliding in cold or winter conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | B · Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 4 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 15″ – 16″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
68
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver scores 71 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Energy Saver scores 63 vs 54 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Energy Saver scores 68 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 scores 73 vs 68 on noise.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
Tire B · Michelin Energy Saver
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.