1998 Kia Sephia for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 1998 Kia Sephia for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1998 Kia Sephia specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.81 |
1998 Kia Sephia: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Kia Sephia
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 491 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (315), electrical system (134) and engine and engine cooling (128). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V216000 | 2002-08-16 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH. |
| 02V207000 | 2002-07-29 | exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 36,000 MILES OR LESS AS OF JULY 15, 2002, AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT PROBLEM MAY HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE HAZARD SWITCH WHICH COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE HAZARD LIGHTS AND/OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS. |
| 00V175000 | 2000-07-17 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MANUFACTURING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE ORVR SPRING FORCE AND FLOAT WIRE LENGTH REDUCING THE VALVE ANGLE. CERTAIN VALVES CAUSED FUEL SHUT OFF BEFORE THE TANK REACHED 95% OF NOMINAL CAPACITY. |
| 99V317000 | 1999-11-09 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE FUEL PUMP PASSES THROUGH THE C304 AND C305 CONNECTORS. IF EXPOSED TO MOISTURE, THESE CONNECTORS COULD CORRODE. OVER TIME, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH CURRENT TO OPERATE. |
| 99V318000 | 1999-11-09 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR THE FUEL PUMP IS GROUNDED AT JUNCTION CONNECTOR G300. IF THE PIN TENSION IS POOR, OR THE BOLT SECURING THE CONNECTOR TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR IS NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY, A POOR CONNECTION IS MADE. AS THE FUEL PUMP OPERATES, THE POOR CONNECTION CAN... |
| 99V271000 | 1999-10-06 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BALL SOCKET ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN THE LINK DISENGAGING FROM THE WIPER MOTOR DRIVE UNDER LOAD, SUCH AS PUSHING AGAINST ICE, SNOW OR OTHER RESISTANCE. ALSO THE WIPER ARM RETAINING NUT COULD BE INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED ALLOWING THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Kia Sephia for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1998 Kia Sephia for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 1998 Kia Sephia for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the Sephia
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 491 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, electrical system and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 1.8L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 9.8 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 29 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $15.19, and a 300 km weekend about $45.57. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Practical details
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA lists 283 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Sephia for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the Sephia on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 1998 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Still deciding?
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 Kia Sephia from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Kia Sephia for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Kia Sephia
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Kia Sephia?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 Kia Sephia before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1998 Kia Sephia have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 Kia Sephia cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.