Kia Cadenza Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2020 Kia Cadenza is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2020):

The Kia Cadenza is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Kia Cadenza Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L23
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L23
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L23
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 3.3L23
2016Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.3L22
2015Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd6 3.3L22

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Kia Cadenza Drivetrain FAQ

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

The Kia Cadenza is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Kia Cadenza come with AWD or 4WD?

The Kia Cadenza is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.

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