In sound comparisons the Dodge is the most noticeable for the change. It was the loudest when its new 24-valve engine was introduced and now it sounds the quietest. Like when the GM Duramax first came out, a dramatic change is noticeable. With the sound meters, all three diesels were very close at an idle standing outside the trucks. Inside at idle, the Ford was the quietest.
| Dodge diesel sound level at idle | Inside 57.5 db | Outside 75.
5 db |
| Chevy diesel sound level at idle | Inside 53.5 db | Outside 76.0 db |
| Ford diesel sound level at idle | Inside 52.5 db | Outside 76.0 db |