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.
Kia Cadenza Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.3L | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.3L | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.3L | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.3L | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 3.3L | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 6 3.3L | 22 |
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.