1999 · Compact Car · Gas

1999 Kia Sephia MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Kia Sephia is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1998 model. Among 37 compact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #20 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Kia Sephia's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1999 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Saturn SL29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Prizm29 MPG $1,603
  6. 20Kia Sephia24 MPG $1,938
  7. 37Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
1999 SephiaOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Sephia MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sephia
Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sephia
Gas 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Kia Sephia?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Kia Sephia use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Kia Sephia?

The 1999 Kia Sephia's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Kia Sephia per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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