Kia Sephia MPG
EPA fuel economy for 22 Kia Sephia trims sold from 1993 to 1999. Best ever: 28 MPG (1995 Sephia). Latest model year 1999: 23 to 24 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Kia Sephia 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 1999 Kia Sephia to fuel is the Sephia, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Sephia, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (23 MPG) costs $2,710, so the thriftier trim saves $110 a year and $550 over five years.
| 1999 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | cheapest |
| Sephia | 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 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 24 | 21 | 28 | Sephia, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1998 | 24 | 21 | 28 | Sephia, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1997 | 27 | 24 | 31 | Sephia, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1996 | 27 | 24 | 31 | Sephia, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1995 | 28 | 25 | 32 | Sephia, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
| 1994 | 26 | 23 | 30 | Sephia, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
| 1993 | 27 | 24 | 30 | Sephia, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 2 |
Every Kia Sephia trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1999 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1998 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1998 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1997 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1997 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1997 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1997 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1996 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1996 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1996 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1996 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1995 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | 317 | $2,230 |
| 1995 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1995 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1995 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1995 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1995 | Sephia | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1994 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1994 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1993 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1993 | Sephia | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
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 1999 Compact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Honda EV Plus | 48 | 49 | 46 |
| 1999 Volkswagen New Golf | 38 | 35 | 44 |
| 1999 Volkswagen New Jetta | 38 | 35 | 44 |
| 1999 Toyota Corolla | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 29 | 26 | 34 |
| 1999 Saturn SL | 29 | 25 | 36 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Kia Sephia?
The most efficient Kia Sephia the EPA has rated is the 1995 Sephia at 28 MPG combined (25 city, 32 highway).
What MPG does the 1999 Kia Sephia get?
1999 Kia Sephia trims range from 23 to 24 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Kia Sephia has the worst fuel economy?
The 1996 Sephia is the lowest rated at 21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Kia Sephia for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1999 Kia Sephia to fuel is the Sephia, 1.8 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) at $2,600 a year. The Sephia, 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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