Performance Review: Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo - [2024]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mazda CX-90 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2024. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 and the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8.This particular Mazda CX-90 has a 3283cc Turbo Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid St6's includes the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo

The CX-90 shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo and the If you're looking for other fast cars which share the CX-90's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2222 kgs (4898 lbs) this makes the Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mazda CX-90 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp)

In terms of power the 3283cc 24V St6 engine produces 340 bhp (253 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Turbo St6 throws out 369 lb-ft (500.2 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mazda CX-90 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT (178.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mazda CX-90.

The Mazda CX-90 has a Power to weight ratio of 153.0 bhp per ton and 166.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2024 CX-90 competing with the 2005 Dodge Magnum 5.7 V8 RT (178.0 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi (178.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mazda CX-90 generating around 166.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Audi R8 4.2 V8 S-Tronic FSI Quattro (190.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2002 BMW 5 Series 540i M-Sport E39 (190.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo as fast as the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs) the or the 2016 Renault Clio RS Trophy 220 1.6 Turbo (6.30 secs). This Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CX-90 and the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

When talking about the performance of the Mazda CX-90 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.8 secs @ 92.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (14.74 secs), the 2006 Porsche Cayman 2.7 (14.74 secs), and the 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 (14.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2024 version of the Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 2024 CX-90 equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

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