Toyota Avalon vs Kia Cadenza
Overview | |
MSRP$32,650 | MSRP$31,990 |
Listings110 | Listings25 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Avalon Hybrid has enjoyed an astonishing 40% owner-retention rate thanks to impressive efficiency, comfort, and a surprising amount of fun behind the wheel. While attempts to “sport” it up via a stiffer suspension in the previous generation were met with a lackluster response, things are back to normal, and everyone seems to be happy once again. This year, a new grille is matched with some redesigned lights front and back, a new base trim replaces the now-defunct Touring trim, and the Entune system gets a bit of a spit-and-polish as with the rest of the Toyota lineup. | |
Reviews SummaryThere is nothing particularly wrong with the redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza. At the same time, there is nothing particularly memorable about this new full-size sedan, either. And it competes within a segment that is increasingly ignored by American car buyers. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 268 hp V6 | Engine3.3L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower268 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 268 hp V6 | Engine Name3.3L 290 hp V6 |
Torque248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque253 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower268 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3461 lbs | Curb Weight3633 lbs |
Height57.5 in | Height57.9 in |
Length195.3 in | Length195.7 in |
Width82.5 in | Width73.6 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase112.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,650 | $31,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Avalon Hybrid has enjoyed an astonishing 40% owner-retention rate thanks to impressive efficiency, comfort, and a surprising amount of fun behind the wheel. While attempts to “sport” it up via a stiffer suspension in the previous generation were met with a lackluster response, things are back to normal, and everyone seems to be happy once again. This year, a new grille is matched with some redesigned lights front and back, a new base trim replaces the now-defunct Touring trim, and the Entune system gets a bit of a spit-and-polish as with the rest of the Toyota lineup. | There is nothing particularly wrong with the redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza. At the same time, there is nothing particularly memorable about this new full-size sedan, either. And it competes within a segment that is increasingly ignored by American car buyers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 268 hp V6 | 3.3L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 6200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 268 hp V6 | 3.3L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 253 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 6200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3461 lbs | 3633 lbs |
Height | 57.5 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 82.5 in | 73.6 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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