Still, the CX-5 accelerates well. It launched to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and through the quarter mile in 14.6 seconds at 94.9 mph—making it one of the quickest mainstream gas-powered compact SUVs. It out-drags the Ford Escape 2.0T, which hits 60 in 6.9 seconds and crosses the quarter in 15.3 seconds at 89.3 mph..