10 cars with better sound insulation

Noise isolation is an important component of a modern car. Thanks to her, she can significantly increase the comfort of the car During the movement, sounds generated in the car's interior are generated:

• engine and suspension operation;
• roadbed and tread rotating tires;
• other road users.

It is almost impossible to completely remove all these noises, but to reduce them to a comfortable perception inside the cabin is quite a feasible task. For example, a normal conversation without raised tones occurs with a noise level of about 60 dBA (decibel acoustic). For comparison, a chainsaw emits 110 dBA at its work, and the noise of a car stream during peak hours generates 85 dBA. It turns out the most comfortable for the driver and passengers will be insulation, extinguishing the external noise of more than 60 - 65 dBA. Otherwise, prolonged exposure to noise of more than 85 dBA affects the driver's well-being, reduces attention and leads to rapid fatigue.

Along with the traditional sound-absorbing materials, the developers introduce modern technologies of de-humming the cabin, expressed in the structural features of the body. The peculiar acoustic niche traps prevent the propagation of sound waves coming from outside to the inside of the car. This greatly enhances the effect of sound insulating materials and can almost completely isolate passengers from ambient noise. As a rule, the use of these developments significantly affects the cost of the car, so business class cars and higher can boast of really good sound insulation. In some modern models, active acoustic noise reduction is used, which uses the car's audio system for its work.

Below you will find a rating review among various types of cars that have the best sound insulation. When choosing were taken into account, first of all, reviews of the owners, announcements of manufacturers and expert opinions. The results of various studies and measurements of the noise level in the salons of cars also had a significant impact on the composition and place of participants in the ranking.

Crossovers with better sound insulation

Cars of this class are distinguished by large wheel arches, a more powerful engine and, of course, a large body size. When driving, all these factors are the cause of increased noise, which could turn any trip into an unpleasant journey, if not the presence of noise isolation. In this category, the crossovers with the most quiet interior are presented to your attention.

4 Renault Kaptur

This French crossover, which has pronounced features of a car for young people, showed quite unexpected properties for it - cabin noise, measured in conditions identical for other rating participants, was 60.6 dBA.

Good noise insulation, thanks to which we managed to get a fairly quiet interior, allows you to safely communicate over the speakerphone at a speed of just over 100 km / hour.In reviews, owners often compare the similarity of Kaptur's performance features with more expensive off-road vehicles, the price of which is much higher than this car.

3 Haval H2

A real surprise was the passage in the rating of the crossover from China. The best Chinese SUV Haval H2, which is in demand in Russia, has sound insulation that allows you to comfortably talk in the car. While driving in a heavy stream of cars, outside noise could not exceed the mark of 59.8 dBA.

Reviews also confirm the measurements - a quiet and comfortable interior, the level of which can compete with more expensive car brands, allows you to travel long distances without much fatigue. Despite the fact that the engine is equipped with a turbine engine, the sound of its work can break through the noise insulation only at high revs.

2 Kia sorento prime

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

Various expert bureaus, popular automotive magazines made their own independent measurements of the noise level inside the car while driving. In most cases, results were obtained that almost correspond to premium class cars. Experts of the popular Russian edition recorded only 58.7 dBA.

1 Honda pilot

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

Owners' reviews note the excellent sound protection of the cabin - so, deafening music from the outside when you close the window turns into a quiet sound. When the engine is working, especially at idle (and also with the ECO option, which deactivates the cylinders in the event of a low load), the usual noise is not heard from under the hood to the salon. Noise isolation of this level was previously only available in premium cars, the cost of which is significantly higher than that of the new Honda Pilot.

Sedans with better sound insulation

This category of cars has traditionally been considered more comfortable, and the number of cars with excellent factory sound insulation here can easily exceed a couple of dozen models. For this reason, we did not include unconditional leaders, such as Mersedes, Audi or Lexus, in the rating, but conducted a sample of the most popular cars in Russia.

3 Toyota camry

Among all the advantages of one of the most popular and sought-after cars in Russia, high-quality insulation is an indispensable component of comfort. This year’s model differs from previous generations in that the body was developed using the new TNGA technology, thanks to which its rigidity was increased by 60%. This not only improved the handling and safety of the car, but also increased the effectiveness of sound insulation due to the closed architecture of the body.

The strength of sound vibrations penetrating inside the car (when driving in a busy traffic stream at a speed of about 80 km / h) reached 64.9 dBA. Confirm the measurement data and reviews of the owners, in which the interior of the new Toyota Camry is characterized as rather quiet. Even at speed, the noise of the 3.5 liter engine is barely audible, and only during accelerations does it remind of itself with a muffled roar.

2 Skoda Octavia A7

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 comfortably on long journeys.

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

1 Volkswagen Passat

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

The modern model is already the 8th generation, and the use of the latest developments and innovative materials has made it possible to provide comfort (and the cabin insulation is an integral part) of a higher level. Measurements of acoustic oscillations conducted by professional equipment during the movement showed 61.9 dBA, which is a very comfortable indicator for a person.

Small cars with better noise insulation

Even among small and budget cars you can find a suitable model with good noise insulation. Cars presented in this rating category have better acoustic protection.

3 Hyundai i30

When measuring the noise level in the cabin, the device stopped at 76 dBA. This is the highest figure in our ranking, but far from the worst among small cars. It allows you to easily make long trips without noticeably affecting the driver's well-being. The noise from the engine running penetrates the passenger compartment without exceeding the level of comfort, and when driving slowly or idling it becomes almost imperceptible.

Noise isolation arches, subject to the installation of regular rubber, muffles the noise of the road is not as good as we would like, but with increasing speed, it becomes heard very clearly. When installing a quieter rubber, judging by the reviews, the car becomes much quieter and more comfortable inside the car.

2 Volkswagen Polo

The long-awaited update of the model in Russia will very soon be on sale. The new Polo differs from its predecessors, including the improved soundproofing of the cabin. Having received a completely updated design of the exterior and interior, which has become noticeably more comfortable, the car has distinct advantages over competing models.

New sound insulation turned the engine sounds from the engine compartment into a barely audible whisper. The soft suspension works quietly, and the soundproofing of the arches copes with the noise of the roads. The owners of the novelties living in the European Union countries, in general, positively evaluate the new car, indicating, along with other advantages, a quiet salon.

1 Ford fiesta

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, the acoustic oscillations did not exceed 65.7 dBA. This level is a little different from the indicators obtained for the same measurements in cars of a class (and cost) above.

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

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