Subcompact SUVs and crossovers are the most affordable SUVs that each brand offers, but it is still important to check how quiet they are! Here at Car Confections, we take a sound-level reading for each sub-compact SUV we review so that they can be ranked from quietest to loudest! That includes the newest models, like the Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V and Chevy Trax, as well as the Kia Soul, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos and Volkswagen Taos. So which model is the quietest in the segment? Check out the list below to find out!

Model YearMake and ModelSound Level (dB)
24Kia Soul55.2
23Kia Soul55.7
25Buick Envista Avenir56.3
25Kia Seltos56.5
24Chevy Trailblazer56.6
24Hyundai Kona Limited56.9
23Mazda CX-3057
25Honda HR-V Sport57
25Mazda CX-30 Turbo57
24Mazda CX-30 Turbo57.1
23Kia Seltos57.4
23Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid57.4
25Nissan Kicks SR57.8
24Chevy Trax 2RS58
24Volkswagen Taos58
24Dodge Hornet GT58.4
24Buick Encore GX Avenir58.4
22Hyundai Kona58.5
21Chevy Trailblazer58.5
24Honda HR-V Sport59
22Nissan Kicks59.3
24Buick Envista Sport Touring59.6
24Subaru Crosstrek Premium59.7
25MINI Countryman S59.9
23Honda HR-V EX-L60.7