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2014-2016 Kia Cadenza MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 large car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2016 Kia Cadenza at a glance
The 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,980 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016; 2015 repeat the values of the year before.
2014-2016 Kia Cadenza by model year
What the 2016 Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,980 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.97
Per 100 miles
$19.87
Five years
$14,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$390less a year
Class median $3,370 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Kia Cadenza MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,980.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadenza (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,980 |
2015 Kia Cadenza MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Kia Cadenza as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Kia Cadenza MPG
22 MPG · $2,980/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadenza (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,980 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD: $4,060 in California and $2,600 in Texas, a $1,460 difference.
- California $4,060
- Washington $3,760
- New York $2,980
- Florida $2,820
- Texas $2,600
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 large car models.
Generations
- 2014-2016 (VG)
- 2017-2020 (YG)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza get?
EPA rates the 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza at 22 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza?
Every model year of the 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016. In 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Kia Cadenza per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,980 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,980 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Kia Cadenza 100 miles?
About $19.87 per 100 miles for the Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Kia Cadenza more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2016 Kia Cadenza compare with other large car configurations?
The Cadenza 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,980 a year to fuel, $390 less than the class median of $3,370, and less than 6 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 119 rated large car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Kia Cadenza different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,980. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2016 against 1 configuration for 2015. See the 2015 Kia Cadenza for that year.