Car financing: 1998 Kia Sephia
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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
- 9.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
Rent a 1998 Kia Sephia for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
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.
Thinking of buying the 1998 Kia Sephia?
No 1998 Kia Sephia is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1998 Kia Sephia? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the Sephia
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here is the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 9.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 29 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $15.19 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Sephia
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
What the Sephia is like
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The trunk holds 283 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sephia answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A test week in the Sephia tells you more than any review.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. 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.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel.
Ready when you are
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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.
Ask us about the 1998 Kia Sephia
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?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one 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.