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Kia Cadenza MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2014–2020
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Kia Cadenza fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Kia Cadenza for 7 model years, 2014 to 2020. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2020, has 1 configuration rated 23 MPG combined and costing $2,800 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2014 is the 2020 Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG.
Kia Cadenza MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2020 (YG) Generation page | ||
| 2020 | 23 | $2,800 |
| 2019 | 23 | $2,860 |
| 2018 | 23 | $2,830 |
| 2017 | 23 | $2,840 |
| 2014-2016 (VG) Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 22 | $2,980 |
| 2015 | 22 | $2,980 |
| 2014 | 22 | $2,980 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Kia Cadenza generations
2 generations between 2014 and 2020. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kia Cadenza's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Kia Cadenza run 22–23 MPG across model years 2014 to 2020. The latest year, 2020, is rated 23 MPG.
Which Kia Cadenza model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020 Kia Cadenza Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2014, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Kia Cadenza cost to fuel per year?
For MY2020, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,800 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,800.
Has the Kia Cadenza's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2014 to 23 MPG in 2020, 1 MPG more.
Which Kia Cadenza model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2015. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.