Mazda Mazda5 0–60 Times
The Mazda Mazda5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 9 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Mazda Mazda5 is the 2014 Mazda Mazda5 Sport, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 85.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Mazda Mazda5 is the 2012 Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring, which took 10.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.80 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 9 verified production tests of the Mazda Mazda5, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.13 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.06 seconds at 82.11 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Mazda Mazda5, led by the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 C/D Mazdaspeed5 (Project Car) at 7.20 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 8.20sec 2014 Sport · stock
Average 0–60 9.13sec Across 9 production runs
Fastest Modified 7.20sec 2008 C/D Mazdaspeed5 (Project Car) · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 17.06sec @ 82.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.30sec 2012 Grand Touring
Across 9 verified production runs, the Mazda Mazda5 ranges from 8.20 to 10.30 seconds 0–60, with a 9.13-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
The Mazda Mazda5 is ranked in these lists
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Mazda Mazda5 Performance Overview
Mazda’s compact three-row MPV ran from 2008 to 2015 in this dataset, with 10 verified tests covering five model years. Across those tests, the Mazda5’s performance story starts with the CR generation (2008–2010), where the standard gasoline setup used the 153-hp L3-VE inline-four, while one turbocharged L3-VDT project-car outlier broadened the range. That 2008 C/D Mazdaspeed5 (Project Car) remains the quickest result at 7.2 seconds to 60 mph and 15.6 seconds at 93 mph in the quarter-mile, while regular CR examples sat closer to the middle of the range.
The CW generation (2012–2015) shifted to the 157-hp L5-VE inline-four and a fully naturally aspirated, gasoline-only lineup. In this later phase, acceleration clustered in the high-eight to low-ten-second range: a 2014 Sport reached 60 mph in 8.2 seconds, a 2013 Touring did it in 8.7 seconds, and the slowest recorded run was the 2012 Grand Touring at 10.3 seconds. That leaves the Mazda5 today as a narrowly focused gasoline people-mover whose measured performance, across CR and CW eras, consistently prioritized usable pace over outright acceleration.
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Mazda Mazda5 0–60 Times by Generation: CR to CW
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW | 2012–2015 | 8.98s | 8.20s — 2014 Sport | 6 | The CW generation (2012–2015) averaged 8.98 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2014 Sport at 8.20 seconds. Output was 157 hp across 2.5L I-4 configurations. |
| CR | 2006–2010 | 9.43s | 8.90s — 2008 Touring | 3 | The CR generation (2006–2010) averaged 9.43 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2008 Touring at 8.90 seconds. Output was 153 hp across 2.3L I-4, 2.3L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
CW 2012–2015
Avg 0–60 8.98s
Fastest 8.20s
Tests 6
2014 Sport
The CW generation (2012–2015) averaged 8.98 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2014 Sport at 8.20 seconds. Output was 157 hp across 2.5L I-4 configurations.
CR 2006–2010
Avg 0–60 9.43s
Fastest 8.90s
Tests 3
2008 Touring
The CR generation (2006–2010) averaged 9.43 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2008 Touring at 8.90 seconds. Output was 153 hp across 2.3L I-4, 2.3L Turbo I-4 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Mazda Mazda5 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
9 production tests + 1 modified · 5 years ▾
2015 Mazda Mazda5
1 production run Avg 0–60 9.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Production Tests 1
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2015 Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
9.00sec 0–60
17.00s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 157 hp
- Torque
- 163 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,482 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 22.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 9 production runs
How we verify Mazda Mazda5 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 Mazda5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mazda Mazda5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mazda Mazda5 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring reaches 60 mph in 9.0 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 17.0 seconds at 82 mph. That test was run with the 157-hp, 163-lb-ft naturally aspirated gas engine, front-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,487 pounds.
The quickest Mazda5 on record is the 2008 C/D Mazdaspeed5 Project Car at 7.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile result at 15.6 seconds with a 93 mph trap speed. That car is not stock, though—it is listed as heavily modified.
The fastest stock Mazda5 on record is the 2014 Mazda5 Sport, which runs 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds. That makes it the quickest production example, ahead of the model's 8.94-second all-test average. All 10 Mazda5 tests average 16.91 seconds in the quarter-mile at 83.2 mph.
Across 10 verified Mazda5 runs, the model averages 8.94 seconds from 0-60 mph. The average quarter-mile result is 16.91 seconds at 83.2 mph. Results range from a quickest 7.2-second modified run to a slowest 10.3-second pass from the 2012 Grand Touring.
The CR-generation Mazda5, sold from 2006 to 2010, averages 8.88 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest CR result is the 2008 C/D Mazdaspeed5 Project Car at 7.2 seconds. CR models span 153 hp and include both naturally aspirated and turbocharged setups.
The CW-generation Mazda5, sold from 2012 to 2015, averages 8.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. Its quickest result is the 2014 Sport at 8.2 seconds. CW models use a 157-hp naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain, making them slightly slower on average than the CR generation.
The fastest CW Mazda5 on record is the 2014 Sport, which reaches 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. That is the quickest production Mazda5 result overall as well. The CW generation covers 2012 through 2015 and posts an 8.98-second average 0-60 time across 6 tests.
Sport is quicker than Grand Touring in Mazda5 testing. Across recorded runs, Sport averages 8.25 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 8.2 seconds. Grand Touring averages 9.54 seconds, with a best of 9.0 seconds. That gives Sport a clear edge in both average and best recorded acceleration.
Touring has the stronger 0-60 numbers on record. Touring averages 9.0 seconds, with a best of 8.9 seconds, while Grand Touring averages 9.54 seconds and bottoms out at 9.0 seconds. Both trims sit behind the quicker Sport models, which post the best production Mazda5 acceleration times.
Across all 10 Mazda5 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.91 seconds at 83.2 mph. The fastest quarter-mile on record is 15.6 seconds at 93 mph from the heavily modified 2008 C/D Mazdaspeed5 Project Car. For the 2015 Grand Touring, the quarter-mile is 17.0 seconds at 82 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 Mazda5 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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