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2020 Mazda CX-9 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.4s

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CX-9: 7.4 s2.7 s10.2 sQuicker on the left
135 SUVs (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Mazda CX-9: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Sport AWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ft4,388 lb10319.37.4 sEstimate6-speed automaticAWD$35,790
Touring FWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ft4,225 lb10718.67.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticFWD$35,710
Grand Touring FWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ft4,225 lb10718.67.9 sEstimate6-speed automaticFWD$41,550
Sport FWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ft4,225 lb10718.68.0 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$33,890
Touring AWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ft4,388 lb10319.38.2 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$37,610
Grand Touring AWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ft4,388 lb10319.38.2 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$43,450
Signature AWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ft4,388 lb10319.38.2 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$46,215

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.5L 4-cyl7227 hpSport FWD$33,890Base$1,600Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
6-speed automatic7Sport FWD$33,8907.4 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Sport FWD: 227 hp, 24 mpg, $33,890. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Chevrolet EquinoxFWD 4dr LT w/2LT252 hp25 mpg$30,0006.2 s
Jeep CherokeeHigh Altitude FWD270 hp26 mpg$31,6006.3 s
Subaru OutbackOnyx Edition XT AWD260 hp26 mpg$34,8956.1 s
BMW X1sDrive28i FWD228 hp27 mpg$35,2006.6 s
Cadillac XT4Luxury FWD237 hp26 mpg$35,6956.8 s
Volvo XC40T5 Momentum AWD248 hp25 mpg$35,7006.3 s

Cheapest 6 of 13.

CX-9 by year

6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s200920122015201820212023
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2020 Volvo XC40: 1.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Volvo XC40.

2020 Mazda CX-97.4 s2020 Volvo XC406.3 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2020 Mazda CX-9 and 2020 Volvo XC40
Measure2020 Mazda CX-92020 Volvo XC40
TrimSport AWDT5 Momentum AWD
0-607.4 s6.3 s
BasisEstimateOnline
Horsepower227 hp248 hp
Curb weight4,388 lb3,729 lb
hp per ton103133
lb per hp19.315.0
MSRP$35,790$35,700

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked