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2020 Kia Cadenza

US · Large Cars

The 2020 Kia Cadenza is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Combined Economy
23 MPG US (10.2 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Displacement3.3 L
Cylinders6
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears8
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
City20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

  • 22V022000: 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."

    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.

    Reported January 21, 2022. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 4, 2026

Data verified: November 4, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2020 Kia Cadenza have?

3.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Kia Cadenza?

Combined fuel economy is 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2020 Kia Cadenza front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Kia Cadenza?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.