1998 Kia Sephia Base
The 1998 Kia Sephia Base is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,445 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Sephia measures 174.4 inches long on a 100.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,478 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,445 ($20,826 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.4 in |
| Width | 66.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,478 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars