What is the Kia Sephia?
The Sephia is a compact Kia passenger car. It was Kia’s first proprietary passenger car, and the company began exporting it to the United States as it established its presence there.
The first generation ran from 1993 to 1997, followed by the second from 1998 to 2001. Kia’s history records the start of production of the second-generation Sephia in 1997.
Engines and power
US EPA figures cover petrol engines from 1.6 to 1.8 litres. Canadian figures list a 1.8-litre petrol engine.
How economical is the Kia Sephia?
The lowest listed US consumption is 8.4 L/100 km, with a combined EPA rating of 28 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 10.2 L/100 km under the NRCan 5-cycle procedure. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle testing use different methods, so these numbers are not directly comparable.
Where was the Kia Sephia sold?
US EPA figures cover 1993–2001, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 2000–2001. Kia also exported the Sephia to Europe.
Questions and answers
What years were the Sephia generations?
The first generation ran from 1993 to 1997. The second generation ran from 1998 to 2001.
What engine sizes are listed?
US versions used 1.6- to 1.8-litre petrol engines. The Canadian listing is for a 1.8-litre petrol engine.
What is the Sephia’s official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed US result is 8.4 L/100 km under EPA testing; Canada’s lowest is 10.2 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle test.
