DecodedCarsKia Cadenza
7 model years from 2014 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2014–2020
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.3L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (106)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 2,332 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 Cadenza in brief
The 2020 Kia Cadenza is a large car offered with a 3.3L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,770 lb (4dr Sedan Limited).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 1% worse than the 2020 large car average of 23.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Kia Cadenza has 7 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (62), unknown or other (34), electrical system (30).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 6 campaigns and 212 owner complaints.
How the 2014 Cadenza compares
The 2014 Kia Cadenza is a large car offered with a 3.3L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,785 lb.
About the Kia Cadenza
The Kia Cadenza, also known in South Korea as Kia K7 is a full-size/executive car manufactured by Kia, produced from 2009 to 2021. It was first launched in 2009 to replace the Opirus/Amanti.
From the Wikipedia article "Kia Cadenza", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 Cadenza pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 32 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Cadenza
0 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2015 Cadenza
47 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 2 fire reports · 1 crash report
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,770 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,770 lb | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,633 lb | Not rated | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,633 lb | Not rated | 2 | 33 |
| 2016 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 2 | 14 |
| 2015 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 2 | 47 |
| 2014 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,785 lb | Not rated | 3 | 106 |
Alternatives to the 2020 Cadenza
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Mustang | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 8 |
| 2020 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Camaro | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Dodge Charger | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →