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Kia Sephia/Spectra MPG
EPA fuel economy for 4 Kia Sephia/Spectra trims sold from 2000 to 2001. Best ever: 24 MPG (2001 Sephia/Spectra). Latest model year 2001: 23 to 24 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Kia Sephia/Spectra fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra to fuel is the Sephia/Spectra, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Sephia/Spectra, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (23 MPG) costs $2,710, so the thriftier trim saves $110 a year and $550 over five years.
| 2001 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia/Spectra | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | cheapest |
| Sephia/Spectra | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | $2,710 | +$110 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Kia Sephia/Spectra MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24 | 22 | 28 | Sephia/Spectra, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 2000 | 23 | 20 | 29 | Sephia/Spectra, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
Every Kia Sephia/Spectra trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sephia/Spectra | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 2001 | Sephia/Spectra | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2000 | Sephia/Spectra | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 2000 | Sephia/Spectra | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2001 Compact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Toyota Prius | 41 | 42 | 41 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Golf | 38 | 35 | 44 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Jetta | 38 | 35 | 44 |
| 2001 Toyota Echo | 32 | 29 | 37 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 31 | 27 | 37 |
| 2001 Honda Civic | 31 | 28 | 35 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Kia Sephia/Spectra?
The most efficient Kia Sephia/Spectra the EPA has rated is the 2001 Sephia/Spectra at 24 MPG combined (22 city, 28 highway).
What MPG does the 2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra get?
2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra trims range from 23 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Kia Sephia/Spectra has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 Sephia/Spectra is the lowest rated at 22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Kia Sephia/Spectra for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra to fuel is the Sephia/Spectra, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Sephia/Spectra, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (23 MPG) costs $2,710, so the thriftier trim saves $110 a year and $550 over five years.
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