Audi A4 vs Kia Cadenza (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$490
- A4: 7 mpg better.
- Cadenza: 102 hp more, 4.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Cadenza wins 8 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A4 | Cadenza | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,395 | $38,885 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 290 hp | Cadenza |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | Cadenza |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 23 mpg | A4 |
| Cargo, max | 12.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Cadenza |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Cadenza |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 37.2 in | Cadenza |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | Cadenza |
| Length | 187.5 in | 195.7 in to 196.7 in | N/A |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb to 3,854 lb | 3,799 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s tested | 6.5 s published | Cadenza |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Cadenza |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A4 40 Premium FWD $37,400 | Cadenza Technology FWD $37,850 | $450 |
| Cadenza Technology FWD $37,850 | A4 40 Premium FWD $37,400 | $450 |
Cost to run
A4 costs $2,827 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A4 | Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,395 | $38,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $46,075 | $48,902 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Cadenza wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | A4 | 23% |
| Power | Cadenza | 35% |
| Space | Cadenza | 25% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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