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2014 Kia Cadenza

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Rating8.0

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Fullsize Sedan
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$35,100 - $42,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Premium and comfortable cabin

Only one powertrain is offered

All-new model for 2014

A strong powertrain and plenty of standard features

Unimpressive fuel economy numbers

Impressive warranty coverage

Only two trims and offered and the base trim is priced too high

Specs & Features

$35,100

price

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

255 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.3L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the fullsize sedan segment, the 2014 Kia Cadenza is a direct competitor to the Toyota Avalon, the Chevrolet Impala, and the Ford Taurus. The Cadenza starts off at an MSRP of $35,100, going all the way up to $42,400, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 3.3L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 293 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Cadenza manages a 0-60 of 6.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2014 Kia Cadenza Sedan is a luxurious and powerful sedan in its class. There are two trims offered and we recommend getting the feature-loaded base trim that offers excellent value. Some of the standard features on this trim include heated mirrors, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, wood interior trim, etc.

Trims

    Premium
    $35,100 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/Satellite
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    Limited
    $42,400 onwards
    • 19-inch chrome aluminum Wheels
    • 2 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Sliding & tilting glass Sunroof

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Engine

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Rating

7.98

Horsepower

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

255 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

Capacity

5

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2014 Kia Cadenza vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.2 sec14.7 sec154 mph
    		5 sec13.1 sec-
    		5.7 sec--
    		6.2 sec14.5 sec-
    		6.2 sec--
    		6.3 sec-127 mph
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    2014 Kia Cadenza vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/518 mi.
      		27 mpg38 mpg31 mpg18 gal.486/684 mi.
      2014 Mazda 6

      Ranked #2

      		25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg16.4 gal.-
      		24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.412.8/584.8 mi.
      		24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      		25 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17 gal.425/595 mi.

      2014 Kia Cadenza vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		195.5 in.72.8 in.58.1 in.5.4 in.112 in.
        		202.9 in.76.2 in.60.7 in.5.1 in.112.9 in.
        		200.4 in.72.9 in.58.7 in.7 in.110.5 in.
        		199.9 in.75 in.58.4 in.5 in.120.2 in.
        		198.6 in.75 in.58.4 in.4.7 in.120.2 in.
        		196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.

        2014 Kia Cadenza vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		15.9 cu.ft.106.8 cu.ft.-
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          		-99.7 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          		13.3 cu.ft.145.7 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          		14.7 cu.ft.103 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.
          		14.2 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.85.4 cu.ft.
          		13.5 cu.ft.100.2 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.

          2014 Kia Cadenza vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		-15.9 cu.ft.--
            		67 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.-
            		83.1 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.-
            		9.5 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.-
            		-15.4 cu.ft.--
            		95.4 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.-

            2014 Kia Cadenza vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-1085 lbs.3668 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3461 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3961 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-4162 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3402 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3400 lbs.

              2014 Kia Cadenza Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              108

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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