Model year guide

1996 Kia Sephia

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Kia Sephia is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 34 on record.

1996 Kia Sephia at a glance

Combined21–27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Kia Sephia MPG & running costs

Combined21–27 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,825
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Kia Sephia costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,125
Fuel only$14,125
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Kia Sephia vehicles on record

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1996 Kia Sephia — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Kia Sephia get?

The 1996 Kia Sephia has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.