Compare 2014 Hyundai Azera vs 2014 Kia Cadenza vs 2014 Nissan Maxima

2014 Hyundai Azera
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2014 Kia Cadenza
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2014 Nissan Maxima
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4-Door Sedan
Select style
4-Door Sedan Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cadenza 4-Door Sedan Limited 19 28 $39,115 $42,400
Cadenza 4-Door Sedan Premium 19 28 $32,455 $35,100
Select style
4-Door Sedan 3.5 S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S 19 26 $28,988 $31,290
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV 19 26 $31,845 $34,380
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg 19 26 $31,845 $34,380
Maxima 4-Door Sedan 3.5 SV w/Sport Pkg 19 26 $31,845 $34,380
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,946
$39,115
$28,988
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,000
$42,400
$31,290
Monthly Payment Estimate
$517 / month
$707 / month
$522 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.2
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Hyundai Azera is a big, comfortable sedan that offers serious design appeal and a luxury-car ambiance. The 2014 Kia Cadenza is no sport sedan, but it's a screaming deal of a luxury car in nearly everything but the badge. The 2014 Nissan Maxima isn't the enthusiast car it claims to be, but it is a more luxurious, more stylish option than many of its competitors.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 28 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars Large Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
36.8 36.8 34.6
Front Head Room (in)
40.3 38 38.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
107 106.8 95.8
Second Hip Room (in)
54.2 54.7 53.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 58.3 56.3
Second Head Room (in)
37.6 37.3 36.4
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.4 56.5 55.1
Front Leg Room (in)
45.5 45.5 43.8
Front Hip Room (in)
54.6 55.5 53.4
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.2 72.8 73.2
Track Width, Front (in)
63.2 63 62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.4 5.4 5.6
Length, Overall (in)
193.3 195.5 190.6
Height, Overall (in)
57.9 58.1 57.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.3 63 62.4
Wheelbase (in)
112 112 109.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.3 15.9 14.2
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 12.6 12.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.2 11.2 12.1
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 18.5 20
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.5 36.5 37.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P245/40VR19 P245/45VR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P245/40VR19 P245/45VR18
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3605 3792 3556
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 19 X 8 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 19 X 8 18 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
660 - 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- - 130
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 5200 255 @ 5200 261 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.3 L/204 3.3 L/204 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
293 @ 6400 293 @ 6400 290 @ 6400
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 19 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 22 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 28 26
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.77 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.25 4.65 2.37 - 0.44
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.04 3.04 5.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.80 1.84 -
Trans Type
6 6 1
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.39 3.39 1.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.65 2.83 -
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39 1.39 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Summary
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Azera Kia Cadenza Nissan Maxima
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.9 8.3 (Est) 8.2
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - 100
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
- -
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
- -
Overall Side Crash Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating Driver
- -
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
- -
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
- -
Rollover Rating
- -

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