MAZDA6 vs CT5

Mazda · Cadillac

1/4 Mile winner

MAZDA6

Beats the CT5 by 0.18s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the MAZDA6 beats the CT5 comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the MAZDA6 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

250 hp

237 hp

0–100 km/h

6.4s

6.6s

Top speed

240 km/h

Engine

2.5L Turbocharged

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

420 Nm

350 Nm

Price

$31,000

$38,195

Simulated race times

Distance

MAZDA6

CT5

100 m

6.513s

6.605s

1/8 mile

9.598s

9.727s

1/4 mile

14.361s

14.540s

1 km

25.486s

25.750s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: MAZDA6 is $31,000 vs $38,195 for the CT5 — a $7,195 gap. Power: MAZDA6 makes 13 hp more (250 vs 237). 0–100 km/h: MAZDA6 is 0.20s quicker (6.4s vs 6.6s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the MAZDA6 or the CT5?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the MAZDA6 is faster, beating the CT5 by 0.18 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the MAZDA6 vs the CT5?

The MAZDA6 hits 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, while the CT5 does it in 6.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The MAZDA6 produces 250 hp; the CT5 produces 237 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The MAZDA6 tops out at 240 km/h, and the CT5 reaches 240 km/h.

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