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Kia Sephia/Spectra MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Kia Sephia/Spectra, from 2000 to 2001. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2001, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2001 model is 4% more efficient than the best 2000 model (24 vs. 23 MPG). The 2001 model is about as efficient as the median compact car (24 MPG).

Most efficient year200124 MPG combined
Latest (2001)24 MPG$1,938/yr to fuel
First rated (2000)23 MPG$2,022/yr at today's prices
Model years rated24 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Sephia/Spectra, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Sephia/Spectra model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2001 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23
22 / 28 24 — 2 $1,938
2000 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 22
20 / 29 24 — 2 $2,022

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Kia Sephia/Spectra year has the best fuel economy?

The 2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.

Which Kia Sephia/Spectra year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Kia Sephia/Spectra?

The 2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra is rated up to 24 MPG combined.

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