Model year guide

1997 Kia Sephia

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Kia Sephia is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 66 on record.

1997 Kia Sephia at a glance

Combined23–27 mpg

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

1997 Kia Sephia MPG & running costs

Combined23–27 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750
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$1,750 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 1997 Kia Sephia costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Fuel only$13,750
Per mile$0.18

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.

1997 Kia Sephia vehicles on record

Other Kia Sephia model years

1997 Kia Sephia — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Kia Sephia get?

The 1997 Kia Sephia has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–27 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.