Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 55 · 1,582 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 11 in 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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, 71–62
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Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 65 reviews
Best test result: #15 of 47 in 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview (overall ranking)
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+ +570Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 55 71 -
70
Wet
Level70Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 61 69 -
61
Comfort
Energy Saver+ +1071Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver+ Reviews found online 52 72 -
74
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 79 – -
57
Treadwear
Energy Saver+ +1673Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver+ Reviews found online 51 77 -
55
Handling
Energy Saver+ +1772Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 Energy Saver+ Reviews found online 55 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Michelin Energy Saver+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 71 |
| Dry | 65 | 70 |
| Wet | 70 | 70 |
| Comfort | 61 | 71 |
| Noise | 74 | – |
| Treadwear | 57 | 73 |
| Handling | 55 | 72 |
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Headline score
62
/ 100
Kinergy Eco 2
71
/ 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 | Kinergy Eco 2 | Energy Saver+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 7% #15/47 · 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview | +5.8 | 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 treadwear and longevity with many users reporting high mileage (30,000 to 60,000+ miles)
- Impressive fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather traction and slippery behavior during cornering or braking in the rain
- Prone to aquaplaning at higher speeds on wet roads
- Tendency to develop sidewall cracking or dry rot as the tires age
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 |
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
71
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver+
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver+ — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Energy Saver+ scores 72 vs 55 on handling.
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You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver+ scores 73 vs 57 on treadwear.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Energy Saver+ scores 71 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Energy Saver+ scores 70 vs 65 on dry.
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.