2023 Mazda CX-9 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.2s
- Touring AWD, 227 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 167 of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 141 of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.2 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $38,750 |
| Touring Plus AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.2 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $41,350 |
| Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.2 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $44,830 |
| Grand Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.2 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $45,690 |
| Signature AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,409 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.2 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $48,460 |
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 | 5 | 227 hp | Touring AWD | $38,750 | Base | $1,670 | 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 | 5 | Touring AWD | $38,750 | 8.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Touring AWD: 227 hp, 23 mpg, $38,750. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Envision | Preferred FWD | 228 hp | 26 mpg | $33,400 | 7.1 s |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 2LT FWD | 228 hp | 25 mpg | $35,100 | 7.4 s |
| Kia Sorento | EX FWD | 281 hp | 25 mpg | $36,290 | 6.3 s |
| Cadillac XT4 | Luxury FWD | 235 hp | 26 mpg | $36,295 | 6.9 s |
| BMW X2 | sDrive28i FWD | 241 hp | 27 mpg | $36,600 | 6.6 s |
| Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 265 hp | 25 mpg | $36,620 | 6.9 s |
Cheapest 6 of 23.
CX-9 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Lincoln Corsair: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Lincoln Corsair.
| Measure | 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 2023 Lincoln Corsair |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Touring AWD | Standard FWD |
| 0-60 | 8.2 s | 6.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 250 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,409 lb | 3,702 lb |
| hp per ton | 103 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 19.4 | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $38,750 | $38,690 |
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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