Mazda GLC 0–60 Times
The Mazda GLC 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as MotorWeek and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested production Mazda GLC is the 1981 Mazda GLC Sport 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 13.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 19.30 seconds at 69.5 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Mazda GLC is the 1985 Mazda GLC LX Sedan, which took 14.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Mazda GLC, the average 0–60 mph time is 14.15 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 19.30 seconds at 69.50 mph.
Fastest 0–60 13.90sec 1981 Sport 3-door Hatchback · stock
Average 0–60 14.15sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 19.30sec @ 69.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 14.40sec 1985 LX Sedan
Across 2 verified production runs, the Mazda GLC ranges from 13.90 to 14.40 seconds 0–60, with a 14.15-second average.
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Mazda GLC 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA4 | 1977–1985 | 14.15s | 13.90s — 1981 Sport 3-door Hatchback | 2 | The FA4 generation (1977–1985) averaged 14.15 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1981 Sport 3-door Hatchback at 13.90 seconds. Output ranged from 65 to 68 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
FA4 1977–1985
Avg 0–60 14.15s
Fastest 13.90s
Tests 2
1981 Sport 3-door Hatchback
The FA4 generation (1977–1985) averaged 14.15 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1981 Sport 3-door Hatchback at 13.90 seconds. Output ranged from 65 to 68 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
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Mazda GLC 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 2 years ▾
1985 Mazda GLC
1 production run Avg 0–60 14.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 1
#02
1985 Mazda GLC LX Sedan
14.40sec 0–60
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- 0–60 mph
- 14.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
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- Trap Speed
- —
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 68 hp
- Torque
- 82 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,050 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 30.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 35 H / 40 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify Mazda GLC 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 GLC trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mazda GLC performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Mazda GLC on record is the 1981 Mazda GLC Sport 3-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 13.90 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 19.30 seconds at 69.5 mph.
The slowest recorded production Mazda GLC is the 1985 Mazda GLC LX Sedan, which takes 14.40 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Mazda GLC reaches 60 mph in 14.15 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 19.30 seconds at roughly 69.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by MotorWeek and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
MotorWeek
Road & Track
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 GLC can do, not a single marketing claim.
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