Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)
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Michelin Energy Saver vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 79–69
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Tests 80 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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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69
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1786Why this score
Source Energy Saver CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 91 Reviews found online 67 78 Dry Braking (% of best) 92% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
68
Wet
CrossClimate+ +1078Why this score
Source Energy Saver CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 70 78 Reviews found online 64 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 89% 90% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 100% -
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Snow
No comparison70Why this score
Source Energy Saver CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online – 72 -
68
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +573Why this score
Source Energy Saver CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 66 76 -
69
Noise
Energy Saver +168Why this score
Source Energy Saver CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 73 65 Reviews found online 63 73 -
72
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +880Why this score
Source Energy Saver CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 75 83 Reviews found online 69 75 -
64
Handling
CrossClimate+ +973Why this score
Source Energy Saver CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 64 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy Saver | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 79 |
| Dry | 69 | 86 |
| Wet | 68 | 78 |
| Snow | – | 70 |
| Comfort | 68 | 73 |
| Noise | 69 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 80 |
| Handling | 64 | 73 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Energy Saver
79
/ 100
CrossClimate+
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 | Energy Saver | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −8.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 87% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 67% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −9.5 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 69% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 75% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −5.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 95% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 94% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/5 · 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test | 25% #4/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −5.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | −4.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B 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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy Saver | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver
79
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Energy Saver
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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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.