What is the 0-100 km/h acceleration time for the Mazda CX-4?
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According to official data, the CX-4 comes in two models: 2.0L and 2.5L. The 2.0L model accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the 2.5L model does it in 9.5 seconds. Factors affecting a vehicle's 0-100 km/h acceleration time include: Torque: Torque represents the force available to propel the vehicle. Higher torque generally means faster acceleration. For example, the BMW X2 with 220 Nm torque achieves 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, while the CX-4 2.0L with 202 Nm torque takes 10.5 seconds. Transmission efficiency: The transmission acts as a medium for power delivery, inevitably involving some power loss. Higher transmission efficiency results in better acceleration performance. Generally, transmission efficiency ranks as follows: manual transmission > dry dual-clutch transmission > wet dual-clutch transmission > AT transmission > CVT transmission. The CX-4 uses a manual-automatic transmission. Power-to-weight ratio: The relationship between horsepower and vehicle weight is called the power-to-weight ratio (measured in Hp/T). A higher power-to-weight ratio means faster acceleration.
I drove my friend's Mazda CX-4 2.5L AWD version, and the actual 0-100km/h acceleration time was around 8.7 seconds, slightly faster than the official data. This car is equipped with a Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated engine, which delivers exceptionally smooth power delivery at startup, unlike turbocharged cars that give you a sudden kick. The transmission responds quite intelligently, downshifting decisively when you floor the accelerator. However, if you're carrying five people with the AC on, the acceleration slows down by over a second. The comparable CR-V 1.5T can reach under 9 seconds, but the CX-4 offers better chassis support when cornering. Honestly, a difference of one or two seconds in acceleration time for family SUVs isn't something to obsess over—what really matters is the overall driving experience. What surprised me most about this car was its fuel consumption; even with aggressive driving, it's just over 9L/100km.