Kia Sephia MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Kia Sephia model year from 1993 to 2001 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Sephia has been offered with 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1995 (up to 28 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Kia Sephia fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 22–23 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 23–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 23–24 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 23–27 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 21–27 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 22–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 24–26 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 24–27 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
2001 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 2001 Sephia was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia/Spectra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia/Spectra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2000 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 2000 Sephia was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia/Spectra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Sephia/Spectra | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1999 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 1999 Sephia was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
1998 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 1998 Sephia was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
1997 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 1997 Sephia was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
1996 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 1996 Sephia was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1995 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 1995 Sephia was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1994 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 1994 Sephia was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
1993 Kia Sephia: engines & MPG
The 1993 Sephia was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Sephia | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Kia Sephia get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Sephia range from 23 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1995 model year.
What engines does the 2001 Kia Sephia have?
The 2001 Sephia was EPA-rated with 1.8L 4-cyl engines — see the 2001 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Kia Sephia require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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