Kia Cadenza Specs

Since 2014 the Cadenza has kept the same length and shed 84 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2014–2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2020 Kia Cadenza, the latest model year on record, is 195.7″ long, 73.6″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 112.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,702 lb. At 16.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Kia Cadenza generation, measured

FIG.01·Kia Cadenza dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2014–2020195.7″72.8″57.5″111.8″3,785 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Cadenza year by year

FIG.02·Kia Cadenza dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2020195.7″73.6″112.2″3,702 lb2
2019195.7″73.6″112.2″3,702 lb2
2018195.7″73.6″112.2″3,702 lb2
2017195.7″73.6″112.2″3,702 lb2
2016195.7″72.8″112.2″3,660 lb1
2015195.7″72.8″112.2″3,660 lb1
2014195.7″72.8″111.8″3,785 lb1
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Cadenza on the used market

In 73 Cadenza listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2014–2020 car is the most common: 73 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $8,272. ForCar visitors have decoded 23 Cadenza VINs; the most checked model years are 2017, 2014 and 2016.

FIG.05·Kia Cadenza generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2014–202073100%$8,272115,158 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Cadenza fit

FIG.02·Kia Cadenza — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Kia Cadenza against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 917 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.6″74″−0.4″
Wheelbase112.2″113″−0.8″
Curb weight3,702 lb4,072 lb−370 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Cadenza against its rivals

Next to the Chevrolet Impala, Lincoln Continental and Ford Taurus, the Cadenza is the shortest and the lightest of the four.

FIG.04·Kia Cadenza against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Kia Cadenza (this car)2020195.7″73.6″3,702 lb
Chevrolet Impala2020201.2″72.8″3,724 lb
Lincoln Continental2020201.6″75.2″4,224 lb
Ford Taurus2019203.1″76.4″4,123 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Cadenza bigger than the 2019?

No. The 2020 and 2019 Cadenza are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Cadenza or the Chevrolet Impala?

The 2020 Chevrolet Impala is 5.5″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 2020 Cadenza.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 Cadenza model years, 2014 to 2020. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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