Mazda GLC 0–60 Times
The Mazda GLC 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Week and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested 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 Mazda GLC is the 1985 Mazda GLC LX Sedan, which took 14.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mazda GLC tests in our database, 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
Average 0–60
14.15sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
19.30sec
@ 69.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
14.40sec
1985 LX Sedan
Across 2 verified 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 by generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | 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 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 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 model year
2 tests · 2 years
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1985 Mazda GLC
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
14.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
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Recorded Tests
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#02
1985 Mazda GLC LX Sedan
14.40sec 0–60
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0.0s · 0mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 14.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
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- Trap Speed
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- Engine
- 1.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 35 H / 40 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2
How we verify Mazda GLC 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 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 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 Mazda GLC is the 1985 Mazda GLC LX Sedan, which takes 14.40 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Averaged across all 2 verified 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. 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 Motor Week 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
Motor Week
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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