2021 Mazda CX-9 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.1s
- Sport AWD, 227 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 116 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 115 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 7.1 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $36,060 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 7.1 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $37,850 |
| Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 7.1 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $43,180 |
| Grand Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 7.1 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $44,040 |
| Signature AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 7.1 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $46,805 |
| Sport FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,236 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $34,160 |
| Touring FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,236 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $35,950 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,236 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $41,280 |
| Grand Touring FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,236 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 7.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $42,140 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 9 | 227 hp | Sport FWD | $34,160 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 9 | Sport FWD | $34,160 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Sport FWD: 227 hp, 24 mpg, $34,160. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Envision | Preferred FWD | 228 hp | 26 mpg | $31,800 | 6.8 s |
| Ford Escape | SEL AWD | 250 hp | 26 mpg | $33,205 | 5.9 s |
| Kia Sorento | EX FWD | 281 hp | 25 mpg | $34,990 | 6.4 s |
| Subaru Outback | Onyx Edition XT AWD | 260 hp | 26 mpg | $35,145 | 6.1 s |
| BMW X1 | sDrive28i FWD | 228 hp | 27 mpg | $35,400 | 6.6 s |
| Volvo XC40 | T5 Momentum AWD | 248 hp | 25 mpg | $35,700 | 6.1 s |
Cheapest 6 of 16.
CX-9 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Audi Q3: 0.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Mazda CX-9 | 2021 Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Sport AWD | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
| Basis | Online | Tested |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 228 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,409 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 103 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 19.4 | N/A |
| MSRP | $36,060 | $36,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree