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 Year | Make and Model | Reading (in dB) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Nissan Rogue (Platinum) | 52.8 | |
| 25 | Kia Sportage (X-Line) | 53.2 | |
| 23 | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 53.2 | |
| 22 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 53.2 | |
| 25 | Mitsubishi Outlander | 54 | |
| 24 | Nissan Rogue (Platinum) | 54.7 | Rain |
| 26 | Hyundai Tucson Gas (Limited) | 55.2 | |
| 26 | Kia Sportage (X-Line) | 55.2 | Windy |
| 26 | GMC Terrain (Denali) | 55.3 | |
| 24 | Toyota RAV4 Prime | 55.3 | Equipped w/ cross bars |
| 24 | Hyundai Tucson (Limited) | 55.4 | |
| 24 | Mazda CX-5 (Carbon Turbo) | 55.5 | |
| 26 | Kia Sportage Hybrid | 55.6 | |
| 25 | Volkswagen Tiguan (SEL R-Line) | 55.6 | |
| 25 | Honda CR-V (Sport Touring) | 55.8 | |
| 25 | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (Limited) | 55.8 | Windy |
| 24 | Mazda CX-5 Turbo (Premium) | 55.8 | |
| 25 | Mazda CX-5 Turbo (Signature) | 55.9 | |
| 25 | Subaru Forester Hybrid (Touring) | 55.9 | California |
| 25 | Mazda CX-50 Hybrid (PP) | 56.1 | |
| 24 | Toyota RAV4 (Adventure) | 56.1 | |
| 25 | Nissan Rogue (Rock Creek) | 56.3 | |
| 24 | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (XSE) | 56.4 | Equipped w/ cross bars |
| 24 | Honda CR-V Hybrid (Sport L) | 57 | |
| 25 | Mazda CX-50 2.5 (S) | 57.4 | |
| 25 | Subaru Forester Touring | 57.6 | Montana |
| 24 | Subaru Forester | 57.7 | |
| 26 | Honda CR-V (Sport Touring) | 57.8 | California |
| 26 | Toyota RAV4 (Woodland HEV) | 57.8 | Arizona |
| 26 | Mazda CX-50 (Turbo) | 58.2 | |
| 25 | Chevy Equinox (ACTIV) | 58.3 | Minnesota |
| 23 | Ford Bronco Sport | 58.3 | |
| 23 | Chevy Equinox | 58.5 | |
| 26 | Honda CR-V TrailSport | 58.6 | California |
| 25 | GMC Terrain (Elevation) | 58.7 | Windy |
| 26 | Toyota RAV4 (Limited HEV) | 58.7 | Arizona |
| 26 | Toyota RAV4 (GR-Sport PHEV) | 58.8 | Arizona |
| 23 | Ford Escape | 58.9 | |
| 23 | Kia Sportage Hybrid | 59.3 | |
| 25 | Honda CR-V Hybrid (Sport L) | 59.4 | |
| 22 | GMC Terrain | 59.5 | |
| 24 | Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (N-Line) | 59.5 | |
| 26 | Toyota RAV4 (XSE PHEV) | 59.5 | Arizona |
| 25 | Subaru Forester Premium | 59.9 | Montana |
| 25 | Chevy Equinox (RS) | 60.1 | |
| 23 | Honda CR-V (LX) | 60.1 | |
| 25 | Toyota RAV4 (Limited) | 60.6 | |
| 26 | Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo | 60.9 | Michigan |
| 26 | Subaru Forester Wilderness | 61.2 | Washington |
| 24 | Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition | 61.8 |
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