Tests 80 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Michelin Energy Saver — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 79–69
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Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)
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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86
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1769Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 91 71 Reviews found online 78 67 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 92% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
78
Wet
CrossClimate+ +1068Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 78 70 Reviews found online 78 64 Wet Braking (% of best) 90% 89% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 95% -
70
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 72 – -
73
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +568Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 66 -
68
Noise
Energy Saver +169Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 65 73 Reviews found online 73 63 -
80
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +872Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) 83 75 Reviews found online 75 69 -
73
Handling
CrossClimate+ +964Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Energy Saver Reviews found online 73 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 69 |
| Dry | 86 | 69 |
| Wet | 78 | 68 |
| Snow | 70 | – |
| Comfort | 73 | 68 |
| Noise | 68 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 72 |
| Handling | 73 | 64 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
CrossClimate+
69
/ 100
Energy Saver
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | CrossClimate+ | Energy Saver | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 92% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +8.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #3/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 88% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 67% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +9.5 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 75% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 69% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +5.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 94% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 20% #5/5 · 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 95% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 89% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 95% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | +4.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
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 · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
69
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
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.