Kia Cadenza (VG) Sedan (2009-2016)

38% Neofiliac
Keywords: dohcfwdkiamacpherson-strutmid-sizesedan

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Kia Cadenza (code VG) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2009 to 2016, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.4 to 3.5 liters.
New and used car buyers would likely appreciate the fact that the all-petrol powertrain lineup was 100% naturally-aspirated with proven technologies. The only transmission available was a 6-speed auto that was also a rather robust unit.
Kia has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 38% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Strong exterior styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Robust powertrain lineup
Cons
  • Basic suspension setup with MacPherson front

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Specifications

2.4 MPI2.7 MPI 166hp2.7 MPI 200hp3.3 GDI 297hp3.5 MPI 290hp

Capacity

Cargo Capacity451 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal85.0 L / 22.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size215/65 R16
Turning Circle11.1 m / 36.3 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length4965 mm / 195.5 in
Size | Width1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front1613.0 mm / 63.5 in
Track Width | Rear1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Weight1506.0 kg / 3320.2 lbs1574.0 kg / 3470.1 lbs1551.0 kg / 3419.4 lbs1717.0 kg / 3785.3 lbs1575.0 kg / 3472.3 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 166.5J x 166.5J x 1619 in16 in
Wheelbase2845 mm / 112.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.8 sec
CO2 Emission198 g/km212 g/km212 g/km223 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.29
Fuel Economy70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Top Speed230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 2
Engine | Bore88.0 mm / 3.5 in86.7 mm / 3.4 in86.7 mm / 3.4 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.6:1
Engine | Displacement2.4 L / 144.0 cu-in / 2359.0 cc2.7 L / 162.1 cu-in / 2657.0 cc2.7 L / 162.1 cu-in / 2657.0 cc3.3 L / 203.9 cu-in / 3342.0 cc3.5 L / 211.8 cu-in / 3470.0 cc
Engine | Power181.0 hp / 135.0 kW @ 6000 rpm166.0 hp / 123.8 kW @ 5200 rpm200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 6000 rpm297.0 hp / 221.5 kW @ 6800 rpm290.0 hp / 216.3 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output76.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in62.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in88.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in83.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke97.0 mm / 3.8 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in83.8 mm / 3.3 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque231 Nm / 170.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm246 Nm / 181.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm254 Nm / 187.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm346 Nm / 255.2 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112011-20162010 ~ 2016

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