Interior SOUND Level BATTLE | Mazda versus Honda versus Toyota

[@LeoFriedman06]

cabin noise levels are extremely important to me. It’s absolutely a dealbreaker when there’s a little to no insulation, there’s rattles, or when you hear the tires on the road excessively.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and weighing in! Couldn’t agree more.

[@janjohnny4945]

I knew tha Corolla would be the noisest. I go the same one and had to put a lot of efforts to make it less noisy inside.levle of noise which had been before all sound deading noise was unbearable in my subjective opinion. Thanks for the video. Channel subscribed.

[@geowilliams8915]

A quiet cabin matters, because it affects how I receive the audio system. It can be a deal-breaker if too loud.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and weighing in. Definitely agree!

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

This vid capture the beginning of standardizing on how interior sound levels are quantified, both with direct measurement and with high quality audio recording. Not an exact science as these measurements in this vid were influenced by high winds and gusts. All full throttle runs were 10-50 and not 0-50 as captioned. Thanks for watching and be sure to leave your questions and comments.

[@redboy81]

Cool comparison. For those who don't know, an increase of 3 dB represents a doubling of the sound energy. I'm loving my Mazda 3 for how quiet the cabin is even thought it's a "compact" car. The interior is comparable to higher end cars.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching. We now subject all the cars to this same test and we may add a 40mph test over a rougher two lane road. The 3 does pretty well. And it’s a tough test because a single dB or two as you state makes a big difference. Thanks again!

[@samiallam1668]

Great info . Pls can you do the Mazda cx90 and Honda pilot 2024 the highest models.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We’ll look into that. We do have a Lexus TX lined up but we’ll try to get the cx-90 and Pilot on our schedule.

[@alvinsimba734]

Tires play a factor along with hose much insulation is underneath the vehicle…

[@godofrock]

I would love a design that allows you to roll down any window to any level without the turbulence and wub wub wub you get in every modern POS regardless of how expensive it is. They all do it. Bring back the quarter window!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Very true and quite annoying. Seems to happen mainly with back windows down. Thanks for watching and happy motoring.

[@BigdisplacementI6]

Quiet is my criteria. The 4th gen Mazda3 is one of the quietest cars I've driven (I have a 2014 3rd gen which is awfully loud). Compared to a Lexus ES350 and ES300h - 2022 the 2019 3 I drove is just as quiet and actually smoother ride than both Lexus! :) Only thing holding me back is small interior - smaller than our 3 which is one of the smallest... But I can barely hear noise in 2019 3 and I might buy a CX-90 down the road when all the bugs are worked out :)

[@wyw201]

Mazda’s 4 cylinder is smoother than Toyota’s V6? That’s quite the achievement if true. Even the Germans couldn’t reach this level of refinement with their 4 cylinders.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and weighing in. We have a full review series on the CX-90 so be sure to check that out if you have not done so. Yes the 3 is not the one to get if you regularly carry folks in the back seat. Thanks again and happy motoring.

[@BigdisplacementI6]

​@@wyw201hey dude idk about smoothness but the ride is surprisingly cushy soft. The 2019 mazda3 sedan and hatch I drove ride smooth even over speed bumps. Nicely chusioned. Can't say the same for ES which can transmit jolts and sharp impacts. It's roomier and a touch quieter. The engine in the hybrid is loud but Mazda's engine is quiet when driving.

[@BigdisplacementI6]

​@@BeyondTheTestDrivehappy to hear about CX-90 😊 soon I want one but it's big and I want to experience I6 engine 🚂😭 Gladly would take over a Pilot or Lexus rx350h and save 20k CAD

[@jerryemt2001]

Just got a 25 M3-CE and it is noticeably quieter than my former rides (23 Integra and 24 Forte GT-Line)

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Would agree the Mazda is quieter than both of those. Acura and Honda have improved their sound deadening materials quite a bit though. All the best and happy motoring.

[@Submersed24]

My 2016 mazda 3 is very loud on the highway imo and I notice I need to raise the volume wayy higher in order to listen to podcasts which is awful longterm for hearing. It also takes a bit away from the audio quality which is actually pretty good on a mazda 3

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching. Yea, Mazda really quieted them down in 2019 for this current generation.

[@jgconnelly]

Sorry couldn't finish the video. Was hoping for a quick take but just not enough time in my day to listen. I love it when people get right to the point.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for trying. That’s why we put chapter markers so people can skip to what parts interest them. Chapter markers are accessed just to the right of the time codes.

[@jgconnelly]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive aha, thanks! Boomer here. 😉 I should've checked.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

No worries. Appreciate the feedback! All the best and happy motoring

[@Rainbowrobb]

​@@jgconnellyYou acknowledged your error. You may be a boomer by age, but not by Internet terminology haha

[@seb5945]

I've measured a couple cars. Even though some cars have the same loudness in db, the frequencies are different. Lower frequencies are not as annoying as the higher ones.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Great point. I think I mention somewhere it’s about the quality of the sound also. In this case the 3 is close to the CX-9 but the CX-9 has a much more hushed feel. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bradh6185]

I'd like to see a comparison with American cars. I want a super quiet cabin. I hear the mainstream Chevrolets seem to have quiet, comfortable cabins. If I were an auto journalist, I would measure the noise level on the same stretch of road for each vehicle. And perhaps measure at a few key speeds and road surfaces.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching. Yea agree. The point of this video was to introduce our testing method. All the cars we test will undergo the same stretch of road and will try to do early morning when there is no traffic’s and wind. Some Chevrolets and most Buicks tend to be fairly quiet. Our standard is to maintain 70 mph over one mile and look at avg dBs. We have a rough road we may add a low speed 40mph test to. We also look at the high quality sound files to confirm the in car measurement.

[@ramhaven2322]

Try compaing these to a buick...I bought a 2021 hona crv and am floored how horrible the road noise was,, and i also changed to michellin defender tires(helped a little), but still this was my first honda after owning GM products for many years and can't believe how bad the sound quality is. I thought Honda were supposed to be so great.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and weighing in Despite their overall excellence Hondas have always struggled with cabin noise, primarily road noise. The latest gen CR-V (review below) is finally acceptable and decently quiet. Have not tested any Buicks yet but they have a well earned reputation for going the extra mile when it comes to quietness. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKjSe5ZuoJysnZosi=iuzm3XQfQ-B_F7N0

[@cod4r]

A quiet cabin typically has a noise level of around 55 decibels (dB).

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

thanks for watching. Do you mean a car that is completely off and sitting still? The quietest car on record right now at 70mph is a Rolls Royce Spectre at 57 dB. Anything in the low 60s is considered premium luxury quiet.

[@937553]

I have a 2024 Mazda 3 and I do find it to be pretty quiet for cabin noise

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@alican-mj4lr]

is it hatchback or sedan. what is the power of motor?

[@Enchanted3DPrints]

I tested my 23 corolla with a decoble meter app(probably not the most accurate) and it topped out at 88db on the highway. Its SO loud and makes my ears ring. Wish theyd trade me out for an older avalon or something :D

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. But no, that is not accurate. 88db is lawnmower and motor cycle range. The newer Corolla is quieter than the 2016 tested here. So good headphones while watching that video will provide a good relative difference between that car and others here. Small compacts in general are not the quietest but yours is average compared to most cars, unless something is wrong with the car or you have concrete grooved road surfaces which are very loud in all cars. Some people are sensitive to different frequencies and I have found some relatively quiet cars to be slightly annoying to me based on the type of sounds in the car, wind, motor, road. Thanks again for watching and happy motoring.

[@Enchanted3DPrints]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive I think its the rough roads we have out here in Idaho. There are sections of new black top that are MUCH easier on the ears but they chip seal the roads here which makes them quite rough and quite loud! I also have tinnitus so I notice volume changes more than the average person. Thanks for the reply!

[@wadimek116]

App is nowhere near accurate. Dont use them.

[@Saboda53]

I’m a “car guy” and I love cars. But only two of those vehicles - the Mazda 3 and the Toyota Corolla - are cars. The other two are some form of crossover, SUV, truck or whatever the heck you wanna call them; they’re both too tall to be cars and are closer to trucks than cars, an important distinction you don’t seem to make. Alas, it’s only cars I care about. I grew up loving “Car and Driver,” and those other two vehicles would never have been written about.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching. This was just a sample of vehicles used to demonstrate what a few dBs mean in terms of realized sound levels.

[@yamaha642]

Four different models and year of cars? Not much of a comparison. How about direct comparisons with like models, years and trim??

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Well that’s the plan. Needed to establish a testing standard that will use to build the database on all the cars we test. Plus we wanted to demonstrate the dramatic difference between 68 and 73 dB. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@Imperialist_Boi]

Lol "quality content" is like the meme of Obama giving himself a medal I’m not surprised by the Corolla’s poor performance I like Toyota as a brand and what they stand for but their product are made to be cheap. I even heard some complaints about the Crown (I think it’s that one) being super loud for something that was supposed to be luxurious and also for the price point. What I’m surprised about is how many vehicles you own haha

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

😂. Should have said we at least try to provide quality content. The CRV is a great utility car…. the closes thing to a beater we have. Will do a review of it this spring. The Corolla gets used by the whole house as a commuter. Great solid trouble free transportation. Not too exciting and as you see here, a little noisy. Thanks as always for watching

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Guy loves his own voice. Good god

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching. We always use chapter markers to the right of the time code when the videos are longer with lots of dialogues. Happy motoring. 00:00 Interior Sound Overview 02:54 Measurement Test Plan 04:29 Mazda CX-9 Full Throttle 05:32 Mazda CX-9 Highway 08:12 Mazda3 Full Throttle 08:36 Mazda3 Highway 09:31 Toyota Corolla Full Throttle 09:58 Toyota Corolla Highway 10:53 Honda CR-V Full Throttle 12:20 Honda CR-V Highway 14:29 The Winner 16:36 🛣️ Highway Comparison 17:06 Full Throttle Comparison