Mazda CX-30 0–60 Times
The Mazda CX-30 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mazda CX-30 is the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mazda CX-30 is the 2020 Mazda CX-30 Premium, which took 8.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 86.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mazda CX-30 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.09 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.38 seconds at 91.23 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.80sec
2021 Turbo Premium Plus · stock
Average 0–60
7.09sec
Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.38sec
@ 91.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.30sec
2020 Premium
Across 11 verified runs, the Mazda CX-30 ranges from 5.80 to 8.30 seconds 0–60, with a 7.09-second average.
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Mazda CX-30 Performance Overview
Mazda’s CX-30 has been sold from 2020 to 2025 as a subcompact crossover with a single generation and a clear split between naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline performance. Across 11 independently verified tests spanning those years, the model covers a 0-60 range from 5.8 to 8.3 seconds, with output rising from the 186-hp naturally aspirated 2.5-liter PY-VPS four-cylinder to 250 hp in turbocharged form. Early naturally aspirated examples established the baseline: a 2020 Premium reached 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, while another 2020 Premium test ran 8.3 seconds.
The major change came for 2021 with the turbo 2.5-liter, which reset the model’s pace. The 2021 Turbo Premium Plus recorded the all-time best 5.8-second 0-60 and a 14.3-second quarter-mile at 97 mph, while a 2021 Turbo Premium ran 6.1 seconds to 60 mph. Naturally aspirated trims remained in the mid- to upper-7-second range, including a 2022 2.5 S Preferred at 7.4 seconds.
Today, the CX-30 stands as a gasoline-only crossover whose performance character depends mainly on engine choice rather than generational change. In current-era testing, the quickest examples still come from the turbo lineup, with the best current-generation result remaining the 5.8-second run from the 2021 Turbo Premium Plus.
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Mazda CX-30 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
11 tests · 4 years
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2025 Mazda CX-30
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60
sec
Recorded Tests
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2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 320 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,568 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 30 H / 28 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 11
How we verify Mazda CX-30 performance data
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-30 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mazda CX-30 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mazda CX-30 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. In our tests, it also runs the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds at 97 mph. That makes the current 2025 turbo model quicker than the CX-30's overall 7.09-second average across 11 recorded runs.
The quickest Mazda CX-30 on record is the 2021 Turbo Premium Plus, which posted a 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 14.3 seconds with a 97 mph trap speed, making it the fastest verified CX-30 overall.
The fastest stock Mazda CX-30 is also the 2021 Turbo Premium Plus at 5.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since all 11 recorded CX-30 tests are production vehicles, there is no separate modified result ahead of it. It remains the quickest stock example on record.
The Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus is the quickest regularly tested trim, with a best 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds and a 6.18-second average across 4 runs. That places it well ahead of the CX-30's 7.09-second overall average and clearly faster than naturally aspirated trims.
Mazda CX-30 Premium models average 7.9 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 recorded tests, with a best run of 7.5 seconds. The slowest CX-30 result on record is also a Premium trim: a 2020 Premium at 8.3 seconds, showing the spread among naturally aspirated versions.
The Turbo Premium Plus is decisively quicker. Its best 0-60 time is 5.8 seconds, compared with 7.5 seconds for the best Premium run. On average, Turbo Premium Plus tests come in at 6.18 seconds, while Premium models average 7.9 seconds, a gap of 1.72 seconds.
The Mazda CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo has recorded a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds. The same test produced a 14.6-second quarter-mile at 97 mph. That example made 250 hp and 320 lb-ft, used all-wheel drive, and weighed 3,568 pounds in stock form.
Across the 2020-2025 Mazda CX-30 generation, the average 0-60 time is 7.09 seconds from 11 tests. The quickest run is 5.8 seconds by the 2021 Turbo Premium Plus, while the slowest is 8.3 seconds by the 2020 Premium. Output ranges from 186 to 250 hp.
The fastest quarter-mile ever recorded for the Mazda CX-30 is 14.3 seconds at 97 mph, set by the 2021 Turbo Premium Plus. Across all 11 tests, the model averages 15.38 seconds in the quarter-mile at 91.2 mph, showing the clear advantage of the turbocharged trims.
The Mazda CX-30 averages 7.09 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 recorded tests. Every run in that group is a production vehicle, so the all-tests and production averages are the same. That overall figure covers both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline versions from 2020 through 2025.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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-30 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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