2020 Kia Cadenza Technology
All photo credits
- Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, front left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, front right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Cadenza (YG) Washington DC Metro Area, USA by OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, rear left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, rear right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 Kia Cadenza Technology is a 290-hp 3.3-liter V6 with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $37,850 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 253 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Cadenza measures 196.7 inches long on a 112.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,850 |
| MSRP with Destination | $38,885 |
| Destination Charge | $1,035 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Displacement | 3.342 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 253 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24 valves |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 83.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Final Drive | 3.32 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.5 Alloy wheels |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.5 Alloy wheels |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.7 in |
| Width | 73.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2020 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Kia CADENZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 21, 2022 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC225.
NHTSA campaign 22V022000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 KIA CADENZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.