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2026 Mazda CX-5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

9.6s

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CX-5: 9.6 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 Mazda CX-5: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
2.5 S AWD2.5L 4-cyl187 hp186 lb-ft3,856 lb9720.69.6 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$29,990
2.5 S Select AWD2.5L 4-cyl187 hp186 lb-ft3,856 lb9720.69.6 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$31,990
2.5 S Preferred AWD2.5L 4-cyl187 hp186 lb-ft3,856 lb9720.69.6 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$34,250
2.5 S Premium AWD2.5L 4-cyl187 hp186 lb-ft3,856 lb9720.69.6 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$36,900
2.5 S Premium Plus AWD2.5L 4-cyl187 hp186 lb-ft3,856 lb9720.69.6 sTested6-speed automaticAWD$38,990
Select AWD2.5L187 hpN/A3,856 lb9720.6N/A6-speed automaticAWD$31,990
Preferred AWD2.5L187 hpN/A3,856 lb9720.6N/A6-speed automaticAWD$34,250
Premium AWD2.5L187 hpN/A3,856 lb9720.6N/A6-speed automaticAWD$36,900
Premium Plus AWD2.5L187 hpN/A3,856 lb9720.6N/A6-speed automaticAWD$38,990

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-cyl9187 hp2.5 S AWD$29,990Base$1,477Base

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 automatic92.5 S AWD$29,9909.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 2.5 S AWD: 187 hp, 26 mpg, $29,990. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Hyundai KonaSEL Premium FWD190 hp28 mpg$28,425N/A
Nissan Rogue2026.5 FWD S201 hp32 mpg$29,4907.4 s
Toyota Corolla CrossHybrid S AWD196 hp42 mpg$29,7956.7 s
Ford EscapePlug-in Hybrid Active210 hp40 mpg$30,350N/A
Kia SportageHybrid LX FWD227 hp42 mpg$30,490N/A
Volkswagen TiguanS FWD201 hp29 mpg$30,8058.0 s

Cheapest 6 of 10.

CX-5 by year

6.0 s7.0 s8.0 s9.0 s10.0 s20132015201720192021202320252026
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

2026 Mazda CX-50: 2.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Mazda CX-50.

2026 Mazda CX-59.6 s2026 Mazda CX-507.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Mazda CX-5 and 2026 Mazda CX-50
Measure2026 Mazda CX-52026 Mazda CX-50
Trim2.5 S AWD2.5 Turbo AWD
0-609.6 s7.5 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower187 hp227 hp
Curb weight3,856 lb3,915 lb
hp per ton97116
lb per hp20.617.2
MSRP$29,990$37,900

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