Verified Performance Tests i Updated Oct 2026 · 32 production runs

Mazda CX-5 0–60 Times

The Mazda CX-5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 32 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested production Mazda CX-5 is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Mazda CX-5 is the 2013 Mazda CX-5 Sport, which took 9.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.

Across the 32 verified production tests of the Mazda CX-5, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.01 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.16 seconds at 85.75 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.10sec 2021 Signature · stock

Average 0–60 8.01sec Across 32 production runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.16sec @ 85.8 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.60sec 2013 Sport

Across 32 verified production runs, the Mazda CX-5 ranges from 6.10 to 9.60 seconds 0–60, with a 8.01-second average.

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#98 Fastest Crossovers

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Mazda CX-5 Performance Overview

Mazda’s CX-5 has been measured across 30 independently verified tests spanning 2013 to 2025, showing its role as a compact crossover that moved from modest naturally aspirated pace to quicker turbocharged variants. The first-generation KE (2013–2016) used naturally aspirated PY-VPS and PE-VPS engines rated from 155 to 184 hp, with early results ranging from 9.6 seconds to 60 mph for the 2013 Sport to 7.6 seconds for the 2014 Grand Touring, the quickest KE example.

The second-generation KF, introduced for 2017, broadened the powertrain mix from gasoline alone to gasoline and diesel, and expanded output to 168–256 hp. Performance improved accordingly: the 2019 Signature cut 0–60 mph to 6.2 seconds, and the diesel 2020 Signature (Skyactiv-D) showed the range of the lineup with a 7.8-second run. At the top end, the 2021 Signature posts the all-time best 6.1-second 0–60 and the quickest quarter-mile at 14.6 seconds at 94.9 mph.

Today, the CX-5 remains in the KF era, with current tested trims spanning Sport through Signature and 2.5 Turbo models. Its performance envelope now runs from practical naturally aspirated versions to the quickest turbocharged examples, with the 2021 Signature still standing as the benchmark.

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Mazda CX-5 0–60 Times by Generation: KE to KF

2 generations

Generation	Years	Avg 0–60	Fastest 0–60	Production Tests	Notes
KF	2017–present	7.53s	6.10s — 2021 Signature	18	The KF generation (2017–present) averaged 7.53 seconds to 60 mph across 18 production tests, led by the 2021 Signature at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 168 to 256 hp across 2.2L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.5L I-4, 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.
KE	2013–2016	8.72s	7.60s — 2014 Grand Touring	12	The KE generation (2013–2016) averaged 8.72 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2014 Grand Touring at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 155 to 184 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.

KF 2017–present

Avg 0–60 7.53s

Fastest 6.10s

Tests 18

2021 Signature

The KF generation (2017–present) averaged 7.53 seconds to 60 mph across 18 production tests, led by the 2021 Signature at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 168 to 256 hp across 2.2L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.5L I-4, 2.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.

KE 2013–2016

Avg 0–60 8.72s

Fastest 7.60s

Tests 12

2014 Grand Touring

The KE generation (2013–2016) averaged 8.72 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2014 Grand Touring at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 155 to 184 hp across 2.0L I-4, 2.5L I-4 configurations.

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Mazda CX-5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

32 production tests · 11 years

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2026 Mazda CX-5

1 production run

Avg 0–60 8.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.40 sec

Production Tests 1

#18

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus

8.30sec 0–60

16.40s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.40 sec
Trap Speed: 85.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
Horsepower: 187 hp
Torque: 186 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,876 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 20.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 24 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #18 of 32 production runs

How we verify Mazda CX-5 performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mazda CX-5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mazda CX-5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Mazda CX-5 performance FAQs

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The 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition reaches 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 16.3 seconds at 85.4 mph. That current-year result is very close to the CX-5's 30-test overall average of 8.0 seconds to 60 mph.

The quickest Mazda CX-5 on record is the 2021 Signature, which posts a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds. It also owns the model's best quarter-mile result at 14.6 seconds with a 94.9 mph trap speed. That makes it the performance benchmark for the CX-5 range.

The fastest stock Mazda CX-5 is also the overall fastest one: the 2021 Signature at 6.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 30 recorded CX-5 tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified run quicker than that. Its 14.6-second quarter-mile at 94.9 mph is also the quickest stock pass.

Across 30 verified Mazda CX-5 tests, the average 0-60 time is 8.0 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 16.15 seconds at 85.8 mph. That places the CX-5's overall performance closer to the naturally aspirated trims than the quickest turbocharged Signature models.

A KF-generation Mazda CX-5, covering 2017 and newer models, averages 7.53 seconds from 0-60 mph across 18 tests. The fastest KF is the 2021 Signature at 6.1 seconds. This generation spans outputs from 168 to 256 hp and includes gasoline and diesel versions.

The fastest KF Mazda CX-5 is the 2021 Signature, with a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds. Among the 18 second-generation tests, that is the quickest recorded launch. The KF generation also has a much quicker average than the earlier KE, posting 7.53 seconds versus 8.72 seconds.

A KE-generation Mazda CX-5, sold from 2013 to 2016, averages 8.72 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. The quickest KE example is the 2014 Grand Touring at 7.6 seconds. First-generation KE models range from 155 to 184 hp and are all naturally aspirated gasoline versions.

The fastest first-generation KE Mazda CX-5 is the 2014 Grand Touring, which hits 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. That is the best result among 12 KE-generation tests from 2013 to 2016. It is notably quicker than the slowest CX-5 overall, the 2013 Sport, which takes 9.6 seconds.

The Signature is clearly quicker. Across five Signature tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.2 seconds, with a best of 6.1 seconds. Grand Touring models average 8.43 seconds across 16 tests, with a best of 7.6 seconds. On record, the Signature has a substantial straight-line advantage.

Grand Touring is the quickest of the three popular non-Signature trims on record. Its best 0-60 time is 7.6 seconds, compared with 7.8 seconds for Touring and 8.3 seconds for Sport. Average results also favor Grand Touring at 8.43 seconds, versus 8.5 for Touring and 9.03 for Sport.

The fastest Mazda CX-5 quarter-mile on record is 14.6 seconds at 94.9 mph, set by the 2021 Signature. Across all 30 tests, the model averages 16.15 seconds at 85.8 mph. For the current 2025 CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition, the recorded quarter-mile time is 16.3 seconds at 85.4 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

MotorWeek

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda CX-5 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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