Car financing: 1997 Kia Sephia
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Kia Sephia specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $15.19 | $15.19 | $15.81 |
1997 Kia Sephia: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $3,038 | $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 1997 Kia Sephia
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 205 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (91), engine and engine cooling (47) and power train (36). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Kia Sephia for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Kia Sephia for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 1997 Kia Sephia in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 205 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, engine and engine cooling and power train. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
What the figures tell you
Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 8.7 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 26 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $40.47 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. For luggage, 311 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Best uses
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sephia answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. 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.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Let us know
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 1997 Kia Sephia from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Kia Sephia
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Kia Sephia for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Kia Sephia
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Kia Sephia have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Kia Sephia cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
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.