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Updated on January 13, 2025

2017 Kia Cadenza Premium

The 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium comes standard with a 3.3L V6 setup that can produce a total of 290 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque. The sedan has a 0-60 mph timing of 6.3 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than Motortrend’s claim.

2016 Kia Cadenza Premium

The 2016 Kia Cadenza Premium takes 6.3 seconds to complete the 0-60 mph sprint. As for the powertrain, the car generates 293 horsepower, courtesy of the 3.3L V6 engine. According to Edmunds, the sedan in their testing recorded a 6.5-second timing.

2014 Kia Cadenza Premium

Featuring a 3.3L V6 engine, the 2014 Kia Cadenza Premium model generates a notable 293 horsepower alongside 255 lb-ft of torque. It takes 6.3 seconds to hit the 60 mph mark from a standstill, which is the same number given by Motortrend.

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2017 Kia Cadenza Premium

6.5 seconds (MT)

6.3 seconds

2016 Kia Cadenza Premium

6.5 seconds (Edmunds)

6.3 seconds

2014 Kia Cadenza Premium

6.3 seconds (MT)

6.3 seconds

Kia Cadenza

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.3L 6cyl V6 8A6.7 sec-
    3.3L 6cyl V6 6A6.2 sec154 mph
    3.3L 6cyl V6 6A6.2 sec154 mph
    3.3L 6cyl V6 6A6.2 sec154 mph
    3.3L 6cyl V6 8A6.6 sec148 mph
    3.3L 6cyl V6 8A6.6 sec148 mph

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    SourceCompare

    Technology

    Ranked #1

    3.3L 6cyl FWD 8A6.7 sec14.9 sec

    Limited

    Ranked #2

    3.3L 6cyl FWD 8A6.8 sec15.0 sec

    Competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      SourceCompare
      6.7 sec14.9 sec-
      4.6 sec--
      5 sec-130 mph
      5.1 sec--
      5.3 sec--
      5.3 sec13.7 sec130 mph

      Other Kia Cars

        Car Name
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        SourceCompare
        2020 Kia K900

        Ranked #1

        3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A5 sec149 mph
        2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A6.1 sec132 mph
        3.8L 6cyl 8A7.1 sec132 mph
        2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A7.6 sec123 mph
        2.0L 4cyl 6M7.7 sec123 mph
        3.3L 6cyl 8A7.7 sec-

        At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.