2025 Mazda CX-5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.3s
- 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 227 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 160 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 157 of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 3,871 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 7.3 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $37,200 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 3,871 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 7.3 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $38,280 |
| 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 227 hp | 310 lb-ft | 3,871 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 7.3 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $41,080 |
| 2.5 S AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 186 lb-ft | 3,679 lb | 102 | 19.7 | 8.9 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $29,050 |
| 2.5 S Select AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 186 lb-ft | 3,679 lb | 102 | 19.7 | 8.9 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $30,380 |
| 2.5 S Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 186 lb-ft | 3,752 lb | 100 | 20.1 | 8.9 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $31,730 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 185 lb-ft | 3,752 lb | 100 | 20.1 | 8.9 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $32,630 |
| 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 187 hp | 185 lb-ft | 3,752 lb | 100 | 20.1 | 8.9 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $35,680 |
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
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5 | 187 hp | 2.5 S AWD | $29,050 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 3 | 227 hp | 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD | $37,200 | +$8,150 | $1,600 | +$64 |
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 | 8 | 2.5 S AWD | $29,050 | 7.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 2.5 S AWD: 187 hp, 25 mpg, $29,050. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Compass | Sport 4WD | 200 hp | 27 mpg | $26,900 | 7.1 s |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $28,495 | 6.7 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $28,590 | 7.5 s |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 43 mpg | $28,790 | N/A |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid Active | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $29,515 | N/A |
| Hyundai Kona | N Line S FWD | 190 hp | 28 mpg | $29,550 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
CX-5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Mazda CX-5: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Mazda CX-5.
| Measure | 2025 Mazda CX-5 | 2025 Mazda CX-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD | 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.3 s | 7.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 227 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,871 lb | 3,915 lb |
| hp per ton | 117 | 116 |
| lb per hp | 17.1 | 17.2 |
| MSRP | $37,200 | $41,000 |
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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