Segment: Large
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Over the years, Kia made great efforts to approach a premium brand status, and the full size sedan, the Cadenza, was one of their best moves.
The modern styling of the Cadenza was designed to hold up for a longer period of time and nevertheless, it looked attractive and sophisticated.
If you wondered where the nameplate of Cadenza came from, a “cadenza” is the portion of a song where a solo takes place, so probably Kia considered it a great representation.
The interior of the new Cadenza was luxurious, with most of the features being driver oriented.
The luxury feeling was given by the greatly insulated cabin, the soft touch materials and the wood accents.
And since luxury cannot come without comfort, the Cadenza offered premium features such as heated leather seats, a rear-view camera, a 12-speaker surround audio system, power folding mirrors, ventilated seats and a panoramic sunroof.
Safety was not left aside, with a smart cruise control system, blind spot detection and lane departure warning.
While a full size sedan, both legroom and headroom were a little insufficient for the rear passengers compared to other cars in the segment.
The trunk had a good size, being able to carry a decent load.
Most of the mechanicals were shared with the Honda Azera and driving the Cadenza felt engaging and comfortable.
The Cadenza ran on a 3.3-liter V6 engine that was mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The powerplant developed 293 hp and rocketed the vehicle to 100 kph in around 7 seconds.
The Cadenza offered great comfort on long distances while still offering a good fuel consumption for the class.
The starting price varied between $35,900 and $41,900, depending on the trim level.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 6AT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 133 KW @ 6000 RPM 181 HP @ 6000 RPM 178 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 230 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.5 in (4966 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.4 in (1,613/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112 in (2845 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 6AT FWD (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 6000 RPM 200 HP @ 6000 RPM 197 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 255 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.5 in (4966 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.4 in (1,613/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112 in (2845 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 GDI 6AT FWD (293 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 218.5 KW @ 6400 RPM 297 HP @ 6400 RPM 293 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 255 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 346 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.5 in (4966 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.4 in (1,613/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112 in (2845 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3670 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US version |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 GDI 6AT FWD (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3470 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 6600 RPM 290 HP @ 6600 RPM 286 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 249 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 338 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.5 in (4966 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.5/63.4 in (1,613/1,610 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112 in (2845 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4553 lbs (2065 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |