1996 Kia Sephia fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1996 Kia Sephia. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 24 city / 31 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 21 to 27 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 24 and 31 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,500 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Sephia Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Sephia Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Sephia Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,500 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.