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1994 Kia Sephia RS

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1994 Kia Sephia – front Unverified
Photo: Kia Sephia front 20071205 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (S, 1993–1997); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Kia Sephia front 20071205 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1994 Kia Sephia 1.6i by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Kia Sephia GTX in Taiwan by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Kia Sephia rear 20071205 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Kia Sephia GTX Heck by Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1994 Kia Sephia RS is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,870 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Sephia measures 170.7 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,339 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,870 ($19,452 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L I4
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13-in.
Wheels Rear13-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.7 in
Width66.6 in
Height54.7 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb Weight2,339 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.2 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Legroom Rear34.4 in
Shoulder Room Front54 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.5 in
Hip Room Front55.3 in
Hip Room Rear55.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Kia SEPHIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 25, 1994 · POWER TRAIN

THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER SENSOR CAN SEIZE, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL (IF THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL) TO STOP FUNCTIONING.

Consequence: THE LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL WILL CAUSE TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED. LOSS OF THE SPEEDOMETER WILL RESULT IN THE OPERATOR NOT KNOWING THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR, ELECTRONIC SENSOR, AND FLEXIBLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 94V134000

16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Kia SEPHIA

Owner Complaints

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Kia SEPHIA (3 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train5
Hydraulic4
Seat Belts4
Service Brakes4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Engine And Engine Cooling2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 18, 2000 · Air Bags Crash
“VEHICLE WAS IN A N HEAD-ON ACCIDENT AT 45 MPH, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK”
May 21, 1999 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control
“THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED SINCE A THERMOMETER DIDN'T TELL THE ENGINE IT WAS HOT. WHICH BLEW THE HEAD GASKETS, MELTED THE SPARK PLUGS, TOOK OUT THE WATER PUMP, AND SO OVER HEATED THE ENGINE BLOCK…”
Mar 8, 1999 · Power Train
“THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER SENSOR WAS REPLACED UNDER THE 1994 RECALL. CONSUMER SAYS THAT THE EXACT SAME PART HAS GONE BAD AGAIN IN EARLY JAN. 1999. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. 94V-134. *AK”
Feb 23, 1999 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT.”
Mar 11, 1998 · Steering, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
“POOR STEERING FUNCTION AND UNABLE TO MONITOR SPEED, MILAGE OR USE CRUISE CONTROL.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 KIA SEPHIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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