2016 Kia Cadenza Base
The 2016 Kia Cadenza Base is a 293-hp 3.3-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $32,990 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 293 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 255 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Cadenza measures 195.7 inches long on a 112.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,990 ($44,674 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,840 ($45,825 *) |
| Destination Charge | $850 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Displacement | 3.342 L |
| Horsepower | 293 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24 valves/cylinder, Machanical valve lash adjuster |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 83.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Final Drive | 3.041 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars