Kia Cadenza MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Kia Cadenza model year from 2014 to 2020 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cadenza has been offered with 3.3L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2020 (up to 23 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Kia Cadenza fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2020 23 MPG 3.3L 6-cyl $20,045 8 listings
2019 23 MPG 3.3L 6-cyl $17,591 24 listings
2018 23 MPG 3.3L 6-cyl $16,343 54 listings
2017 23 MPG 3.3L 6-cyl $12,545 94 listings
2016 22 MPG 3.3L 6-cyl $9,175 12 listings
2015 22 MPG 3.3L 6-cyl $8,999 13 listings
2014 22 MPG 3.3L 6-cyl

2020 Kia Cadenza: engines & MPG

The 2020 Cadenza was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $20,045 on VehiSales (8 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 28 23 MPG

2019 Kia Cadenza: engines & MPG

The 2019 Cadenza was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $17,591 on VehiSales (24 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2018 Kia Cadenza: engines & MPG

The 2018 Cadenza was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $16,343 on VehiSales (54 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 28 23 MPG

2017 Kia Cadenza: engines & MPG

The 2017 Cadenza was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $12,545 on VehiSales (94 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 28 23 MPG

2016 Kia Cadenza: engines & MPG

The 2016 Cadenza was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,175 on VehiSales (12 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 28 22 MPG

2015 Kia Cadenza: engines & MPG

The 2015 Cadenza was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $8,999 on VehiSales (13 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 19 28 22 MPG

2014 Kia Cadenza: engines & MPG

The 2014 Cadenza was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 19 28 22 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Kia Cadenza get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cadenza range from 22 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2020 model year.

What engines does the 2020 Kia Cadenza have?

The 2020 Cadenza was EPA-rated with 3.3L 6-cyl engines — see the 2020 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Kia Cadenza require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Kia Cadenza EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/kia/cadenza.

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