Kia Sephia

19931999 · 22 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
24
Best
28

The Kia Sephia has been tested by the EPA across 22 different configurations spanning model years 1993 through 1999. Over this period, the Sephia has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 24 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1999
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1999
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1998
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1998
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1997
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1997
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1997
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
1997
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1996
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1996
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1996
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500222724MPG
1995
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1995
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
1995
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
1995
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
1995
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1995
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1994
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222724MPG
1994
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1993
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1993
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243027MPG

Historical Efficiency

1999
24
1998
24
1997
27
1996
27
1995
28
1994
26
1993
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sephia) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Sephia. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Sephia grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
33
Total Deaths
36

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
6.1%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
9.1%
DUI Involved
6.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

61%
Front
28%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2018
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2017
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.33
2016
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2014
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1999
1
1998
5
1995
1
1994
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory