10 cars with the best soundproofing

The premium car Porsche Macan caused a pleasant surprise, hitting this rating. A compact crossover, despite a decent "beast" under the hood with a capacity of 252 liters. With. and all-wheel drive, demonstrated excellent soundproofing characteristics. Inside the car at a speed of 60 km/h, the device recorded the acoustic background within 60.8 dB(A). The result is not the best in this category, but you can trust us - it's almost impossible to tell the difference by ear.

In the reviews of the owners, the sound insulation of this crossover is often mentioned in a positive way. However, against the background of other features of a premium car, few people pay special attention to this characteristic. A high level of acoustic comfort in the Porsche Macan is implied by default - the brand obliges.

Noise isolation in this Bavarian "handsome" is worthy of praise. The crossover, despite all its power, lets only 59.2 dB (A) into the cabin. Much, of course, depends on rubber, but no one will put cheap tires on this car, so a comfortable stay in the cabin is still more of a merit of the manufacturer.

I must say that the noise figure in the cabin of this car is not much different from the leaders of the rating - the difference was recorded exclusively with the help of an electronic sound level meter. In the reviews, the owners of the BMW X4 are satisfied with the characteristics of the car, including the best sound insulation. The effect of noise absorbers hidden in the niches of the body is enhanced by carefully selected materials for the interior upholstery, thick velor on the floor and the same rugs. Closing the doors of the crossover, the owner and his passengers will immediately feel isolated from the outside world, making the trip much more enjoyable.

Many motorists, having become the owner of this car for the first time, note the high-quality noise reduction of the cabin. Given the other parameters of this all-wheel drive crossover and its attractive price, this came as a surprise to many. There are also negative reviews, which are most likely caused by excessive bias or operation features (you can install all-terrain tires for a large SUV on the SUV, the rumble from which no sound insulation will stop)

Various expert bureaus, popular automotive magazines conducted their own independent measurements of the noise level inside the car while driving. In most cases, results were obtained that are practically consistent with premium cars. The experts of the domestic popular publication recorded only 58.7 dBA.

Despite the fact that the Honda Pilot is a full-size crossover, when measured with a sound level meter (at a speed of 80 km / h on a busy highway), ambient noise did not exceed 58.4 dBA. In addition to excellent soundproofing materials, an active noise reduction system using the car's speaker system can be installed.

Owner reviews note the excellent sound protection of the cabin - for example, deafening music from the outside turns into a quiet sound when the window is closed. When the engine is running, especially at idle (and also with the ECO option that turns off the cylinders in case of low load), the usual noise is practically not heard from under the hood. Noise isolation of this level was previously available only in premium cars, the cost of which is significantly higher than that of the new Honda Pilot.

The owners of the new Audi A6 are sure that this car has the quietest interior. One cannot but agree with them, because even at high speed, passengers and the driver can calmly talk without raising their voices. Factory soundproofing is fully consistent with the premium level of the car.

At 100 km / h, the noise in the cabin does not exceed 68 dB (A).Judging by the reviews of the owners, this is quite a comfortable indicator (for comparison, in the domestic Lada Granta at the same speed, acoustic vibrations will be 20 dB (A) higher). Aerodynamics of the body, high-quality materials for factory noise insulation and interior trim panels are the main reasons for the quiet interior in the Audi A6.

Measuring the noise level in the cabin of this car showed a very optimistic and unexpected result - 63.5 dBA. This indicator is at an acceptable level of sound pressure, which allows you to spend time quite comfortably on long trips.

The new model Skoda Octavia A7 turned out to be a quiet cabin, which became possible not only due to the presence of sound insulation itself, but also due to the modern design of the engine and transmission. Owner reviews indicate that sound vibrations from the wheel arches have a significant impact on the noise level, so owners should be more attentive to the characteristics of the installed tires.

This car has long been familiar to the domestic consumer and has proven itself exclusively from the best side. In addition to all its virtues, the Volkswagen Passat has a quiet interior. Owners who have experience in operating this model with different power plants, in their reviews, note better sound insulation in cars running on diesel fuel.

The current model is already the 8th generation, and the use of the latest developments and innovative materials has made it possible to provide comfort (and interior sound insulation is its integral part) of a higher level. Measurements of acoustic vibrations carried out by professional equipment while driving showed 61.9 dBA, which is a very comfortable indicator for a person.

Despite the smallest class, the latest model A 200 frankly stands out from the background of small cars with a more spacious interior. At the same time, the premium level of finishing materials is beyond doubt - this is still a Mercedes, and comfortable conditions for passengers and the driver correspond to the level of the brand. In full measure, this statement also applies to sound insulation. She, without a doubt, is inferior to the elite models of the brand, but among the subcompact class she confidently enters the top three cars with a quiet interior.

The main noise, and this is not surprising, comes from the wheel arches. Otherwise, the developers of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 200 took noise isolation seriously. Many owners quite sincerely express satisfaction with this parameter. In one of the reviews left, they even cited as an example the fact that, standing in a car at a railway crossing (with the windows closed), the clatter of the train wheels was not audible at all.

The restyling of this popular model not only fully met the expectations of users, but in some aspects even exceeded the wildest expectations. The new "Polo" differs from its predecessors, including improved sound insulation of the cabin. Having received a completely updated body and interior design, which has become noticeably more comfortable, the car has pronounced advantages over competing models.

The new noise isolation turned the sounds of the engine from the engine compartment into a barely audible whisper. The soft suspension is quiet, and the soundproofing of the arches copes well with road noise. The owners of the novelty, living in the EU countries, generally positively evaluate the new car, indicating, along with other advantages, a quiet interior.

It is not surprising that the car of the legendary American concern became the best in terms of acoustic protection. When measured inside the cabin, acoustic vibrations did not exceed 65.7 dBA. This level is little different from the indicators obtained with the same measurements in cars of a class (and cost) higher.

Describing the comfort of the car in their reviews, the owners point to the silent operation of the suspension, the engine, the good sound insulation of the wheel arches and the engine compartment. In general, the interior of the car is the quietest and most comfortable in its class and does not have an urgent need for additional soundproofing work.