What Cars Have 300 Horsepower? 2026 Trims With Specs

Plenty of 2026 models reach 300 horsepower, but often in one trim only. The Toyota GR Corolla makes exactly 300 hp, the Ford Mustang EcoBoost 315 and the Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S 340, while the Mercedes-Benz C 300 (255 hp) and the base Cadillac CT4 (237 hp) fall short. This guide samples current sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks and sports cars with horsepower as each maker states it, plus engine and drivetrain. It is a sample, not an exhaustive list.

Is 300 Horsepower a Lot?

300 horsepower sits in the middle of today’s range. It is well below the 420 hp of a base 2026 Dodge Charger R/T and the 671 hp of a Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, yet far above the 255 hp of a Mercedes-Benz C 300. Whether it feels like a lot depends on what carries it and where the engine makes its power.

Weight is the clearest example. Mazda lists the 2026 CX-90 3.3 Turbo at 4,846 pounds and 280 hp, and the 3.3 Turbo S at 4,945 pounds and 340 hp. Dividing weight by power gives about 17.3 pounds per horsepower for the first and 14.5 for the second, so 60 more hp takes almost 3 pounds off every horsepower the engine has to move. Peak speed matters too: Toyota rates the GR Corolla at 300 hp at 6,500 rpm with 295 lb-ft between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm, while Ford rates the Mustang EcoBoost at 315 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm.

Tires carry all of that power to the road, so correct pressure matters more as output rises. A reliable gauge is a sensible first accessory for any of the cars below.

Sedans With 300+ Horsepower (2026)

Sedans that clear 300 hp are usually one engine option above the entry model. Figures are the maker’s published numbers for the trim named, with the fuel grade noted where the maker gives one. The four-door Dodge Charger appears in the muscle car table below.

The standard 2.0L turbo in the CT4 makes 237 hp, so the 2.7L option is what crosses the line. The Toyota Crown shows how electrification moves it: the regular Crown hybrid is rated 236 hp, while the Platinum’s Hybrid MAX pairs a 2.4L turbo with electric motors for 340 net combined hp.

Just short of 300: the 2027 Kia K5 GT lists 290 hp and 311 lb-ft from a 2.5L turbo with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic (see which cars have dual-clutch gearboxes), and the Mercedes-Benz C 300 and C 300 4MATIC are listed at 255 hp.

SUVs With 300+ Horsepower (2026)

In SUVs the same body often spans 50 to 70 hp between engines, so check the powertrain name rather than the model. Both the Mazda CX-90 (seven or eight seats) and the Kia Telluride (up to eight) are three-row models, which answers the common search for 3-row SUVs over 300 hp.

Fuel matters here. Mazda recommends premium unleaded with an octane rating of 91 or higher for the 3.3 Turbo S’s 340 hp and says regular unleaded of 87 or higher suits the 3.3 Turbo’s 280 hp. Kia lists the 2027 Telluride’s 2.5L turbo at 274 hp, 55 hp under the turbo-hybrid’s 329 hp. Jeep lists 324 hp for the Grand Cherokee’s 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo, new for 2026.

Sports Cars and Muscle Cars With 300+ Horsepower (2026)

Hatchbacks are the surprise bargains here: the GR Corolla and the Golf R both pair 300-plus hp with all-wheel drive. The Mustang and Charger show how far one lineup can climb above 300.

Ford lists the Mustang EcoBoost Fastback from $32,995 and Toyota lists the GR Corolla from $40,520 (maker pages, October 2026). Prices change, so confirm with a dealer. The Mustang GT steps up to 480 hp and the Dark Horse to 500 hp, which shows how far 300 hp sits below the top of one lineup. Volkswagen quotes 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds for the Golf R and Dodge quotes 3.9 seconds for the Charger Scat Pack. These are maker claims, not independent measurements. Dodge calls the Scat Pack the most powerful muscle car; see is a Dodge Charger a sports car for how that car is classified.

Same Nameplate, Different Trim: Where 300 Horsepower Starts

The 300 mark is usually crossed by a specific engine option, not by a nameplate. This table lines up the models above by the trim steps that sit either side of 300 hp.

So when a shopper asks whether the CX-90 has 300 hp, the accurate answer is that only the Turbo S does. The same question about the C-Class has a different answer: only the AMG trims do.

Why Some “300” Badges Don’t Actually Mean 300 Horsepower

Mercedes-Benz sells the C 300 and C 300 4MATIC at 255 hp, so the badge is a model name rather than a power rating. Engine size has also stopped tracking names, which is why engine displacement alone does not tell you output. Even within one maker, output depends on fuel: Ford publishes 315 hp for the Mustang EcoBoost on 93-octane fuel, and Cadillac publishes 237 hp and 310 hp with premium gasoline.

How to verify a car’s real horsepower before you buy it:

1. Check the trim and engine, not the badge: Read the exact trim and engine name. The Mercedes-Benz C 300 is rated 255 hp, so the number in a badge cannot be trusted as a power figure.
2. Read the maker’s spec page for hp and fuel grade: Cadillac, Ford and Mazda publish their top figures with premium or 93-octane fuel. Check what the manual says about lower grades.
3. Note torque and the rpm where power peaks: The GR Corolla makes 300 hp at 6,500 rpm, the Mustang EcoBoost 315 hp at 5,500 rpm. Two cars with the same peak can feel very different.
4. Confirm the model year on the page: Maker pages in this guide show 2026 and 2027 model years, and lineups change from year to year.
5. Test drive the trim you plan to buy: Weight changes the result: Mazda’s CX-90 3.3 Turbo S weighs 99 pounds more than the 3.3 Turbo yet carries 60 more hp.

Maintaining a 300 HP Car

A 300-hp car follows the same basic upkeep rules as any modern vehicle, with a few items worth checking more often because stronger engines and faster driving load tires, brakes and fluids harder. Follow the oil, brake and coolant intervals in your owner’s manual rather than a generic number, and use the fuel grade the maker lists for the power figure you paid for. Check tire pressure with a gauge against the pressure on the placard in the driver’s door jamb or in the manual, and check for open recalls by VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. If the brake pedal feels soft or a warning light stays on, stop driving and have a qualified technician inspect the car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cars have 300 horsepower?

In this sample of 2026 and 2027 models, 300 hp or more comes from the Toyota GR Corolla (300 hp), Ford Mustang EcoBoost (315), Jeep Grand Cherokee (324), Volkswagen Golf R (328), Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S (340), the Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury with the 2.7L engine (310), Kia Telluride turbo-hybrid (329), Toyota Crown Platinum (340) and the Dodge Charger R/T and Scat Pack (420 and 550). Confirm the exact trim, because the base version of many of these models is under 300 hp.

Does the Mercedes C 300 have 300 horsepower?

No. Mercedes-Benz lists the C 300 and the C 300 4MATIC sedan at 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The C in the badge is a model name, not a power rating. In the same lineup, the AMG C 43 is listed at 416 hp.

Which SUVs have 300 horsepower?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee (324 hp, 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo), Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo S (340 hp on premium fuel), Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid (323 hp total with premium unleaded) and Kia Telluride turbo-hybrid (329 hp) reach it. The Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo (280 hp) and the Telluride 2.5L turbo (274 hp) do not.

Are there hatchbacks with 300 horsepower?

Yes. Toyota lists the GR Corolla at 300 hp at 6,500 rpm and Volkswagen lists the Golf R at 328 hp. Both are hatchbacks with all-wheel drive.

Are there hybrids with 300 horsepower?

Yes. Toyota lists 340 net combined hp for the Crown Platinum’s Hybrid MAX powertrain, Kia lists 329 hp for the 2027 Telluride turbo-hybrid, and Mazda lists 323 hp total for the CX-90 plug-in hybrid when it runs on premium unleaded.

Which 300-hp cars have all-wheel drive?

In this sample: the Toyota GR Corolla (GR-FOUR AWD), VW Golf R (4MOTION), Mazda CX-90 (i-ACTIV AWD standard), Dodge Charger R/T and Scat Pack (AWD standard, switchable to rear-wheel drive) and Toyota Crown Platinum (full-time electronic AWD). The Cadillac CT4 offers AWD as an option.

Is 300 horsepower a lot?

It is a middle figure: well below the 420 to 671 hp of performance trims such as the Dodge Charger R/T and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, and well above the 255 hp of a Mercedes C 300. How fast it feels depends on weight, torque and where in the rev range the power arrives.

A genuine 300-hp car comes down to the trim, not the nameplate or the badge. Check the maker’s own spec page for the horsepower, the fuel grade behind it and the model year, then drive the exact trim.

This guide does not cover:

• Electric models, which are not part of this sample.
• Trims and model years not named above.
• Insurance, fuel cost or reliability data.

Specifications come from each maker’s U.S. model page for the model year shown in the tables.