Compact SUVs and compact crossovers are some of the most popular vehicles on the road, and we have tested them all! There are tons of options (over 20) which is why it’s so important to check how quiet they are! Here at Car Confections, we take a sound-level reading for each compact SUV we review so that they can be ranked from quietest to loudest! That includes the most popular models, like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson, as well as other great choices like the Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-50, Kia Sportage, VW Tiguan and Subaru Forester. So which model is the quietest in the segment? Check out the list below to find out!

Model YearMake and ModelReading (in dB)Special Notes
23Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV53.2
22Volkswagen Tiguan53.2
25Kia Sportage (X-Line)53.2
23Mazda CX-50 (Premium Plus)54.5
24Nissan Rogue (Platinum)54.7Rain
24Toyota RAV4 Prime55.3Equipped w/ cross bars
24Hyundai Tucson (Limited)55.4
24Mazda CX-5 (Carbon Turbo)55.5
23Subaru Forester55.7
24Mazda CX-5 Turbo (Premium)55.8
25Honda CR-V (Sport Touring)55.8
25Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (Limited)55.8Windy
25Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature55.9
24Toyota RAV4 (Adventure)56.1
25Mazda CX-50 Hybrid (PP)56.1
25Nissan Rogue (Rock Creek)56.3
24Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE56.4Equipped w/ cross bars
24Honda CR-V Hybrid (Sport L)57
25Mazda CX-50 2.5 (S)57.4
24Mitsubishi Outlander 57.5Windy
25Subaru Forester Touring57.6Montana
23Nissan Rogue57.7
24Subaru Forester57.7
23Ford Bronco Sport58.3
25Chevy Equinox (ACTIV)58.3Minnesota
23Chevy Equinox58.5
25GMC Terrain (Elevation)58.7Windy
23Ford Escape58.9
23Kia Sportage Hybrid59.3
25Honda CR-V Hybrid (Sport L)59.4
22GMC Terrain59.5
24Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (N-Line)59.5
25Subaru Forester Premium59.9Montana
23Honda CR-V (LX)60.1
25Chevy Equinox (RS)60.1
25Toyota RAV4 (Limited)60.6
24Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition61.8
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