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.
Tested three versions of the CX-4: the 2.0L FWD takes about 10.5 seconds, the 2.0L AWD just over 11 seconds, and the 2.5L AWD can reach 8.9 seconds. Many people think naturally aspirated engines are sluggish in acceleration, but Mazda's tuning is actually quite clever. The throttle is conservative in the initial stage to save fuel, but once the RPM passes 3000, the power kicks in. It's recommended to use Sport mode during test drives, as the transmission delays shifting for a more direct acceleration feel. Compared to a friend's Tharu 1.4T, the initial acceleration is indeed stronger, but the CX-4 feels more composed during mid-to-high-speed acceleration. Tires also make a big difference—the factory-fitted Yokohama eco-tires have average grip, but switching to Michelin PS4 can improve acceleration by about 0.3 seconds.
Before purchasing the CX-4, I specifically checked the data: the 2.5L version accelerates from 0-100km/h in 9.2 seconds. In actual driving, I found Mazda's acceleration tuning particularly interesting—it doesn't pursue the thrill of a launch start but focuses on the coherence of power throughout the entire process. For example, accelerating from 60km/h to 120km/h is half a second faster than many turbocharged cars. This car's transmission features full-range lock-up technology, ensuring almost zero delay in power delivery. Once, when fully loaded and overtaking a truck uphill, the continuous power delivery felt very reassuring. However, acceleration is slightly slower during a cold start but returns to normal once the water temperature reaches 90 degrees. It's recommended to use 95-octane fuel for more responsive acceleration compared to 92-octane.
