Kia Cadenza Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2020 Kia Cadenza costs about $2,650 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2020):

The Kia Cadenza costs an estimated $2,650/year in fuel (385 g CO₂/mi).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Kia Cadenza Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 3.3LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503855
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 3.3LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503865
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 3.3LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503835
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 3.3LRegular Gasoline23$2,6503845
2016Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 3.3LRegular Gasoline22$2,8004045
2015Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L6 3.3LRegular Gasoline22$2,8004045

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 data analysis

How Kia Cadenza estimated annual fuel cost varies

Across 6 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2020 Kia Cadenza, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $2,650 to $2,800. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 Kia Cadenza (Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L) at $2,650, and the weakest to the 2015 car (Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L) at $2,800 — a spread of 5%. The narrow spread means any year of the Kia Cadenza in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2020

Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2020 Kia Cadenza is $2,650, against $2,650 for the 2019 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Kia Cadenza data

This page lists every 2015 through 2020 Kia Cadenza record we hold for this measurement — 6 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Kia Cadenza figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Kia Cadenza record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cadenza Fuel Cost

How much does it cost to fuel the Kia Cadenza?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the Kia Cadenza is $2,650 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the Kia Cadenza produce?

The Kia Cadenza produces approximately 385 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

View full Kia Cadenza specs

Browse other makes