The Sephia model is a decent performer, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 11.2 seconds and reaching a top speed of 172 km/h (106.88 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.2 sec
Max Speed
172 km/h 106.88 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Sephia sedan offers a comfortable and spacious interior, with seating for five and a generous amount of cargo space. Its dimensions are suitable for city driving and highway travel.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4280 mm 168.5 in.
Width
1692 mm 66.61 in.
Height
1390 mm 54.72 in.
Wheelbase
2500 mm 98.43 in.
Front Track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Rear Track
1435 mm 56.5 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Sephia is a petrol-powered car that offers a decent fuel economy, with a combined fuel consumption of 7.3 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 32.22 US mpg or 38.7 UK mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg 38.7 UK mpg 13.7 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Sephia is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 80 horsepower and 120 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and has a front transverse engine layout. The car has a wishbone front suspension and spring strut rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
80 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.1 Hp/l
Torque
120 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 88.51 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
B6E
Engine Displacement
1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
78 mm 3.07 in.
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression Ratio
9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 l 3.38 US qt | 2.82 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-30 / API SG
Coolant
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Spring Strut
Brakes
The car is a Sephia with ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and a rack and pinion steering type. The power steering is hydraulic and the tire size is 175/70 R13 with a rim size of 13 inches.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
13
Weight & Capacity
The Sephia is a well-balanced car with a good weight-to-power ratio of 13 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.7 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1038 kg and a maximum weight of 1520 kg, making it suitable for daily driving. The car also features a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 370 liters and a maximum capacity of 692 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
13 kg/Hp, 77.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.7 kg/Nm, 115.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1038 kg 2288.4 lbs.
Max Weight
1520 kg 3351.03 lbs.
Max Load
482 kg 1062.63 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
370 l 13.07 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
692 l 24.44 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Sephia (FA)
The wheelbase is 2500 mm (98.43 in).
The Sephia has 4 doors.
The height of the Sephia is 1390 mm (54.72 in).
The Sephia accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11.2 seconds.
The top speed of the Sephia is 172 km/h (106.88 mph).
The Sephia's acceleration is average compared to other cars in its class.
Petrol (Gasoline)
7.3 liters per 100 kilometers
32.22 US mpg
1598 cm3 or 97.52 cu. in.
4-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The car has a rack and pinion steering type.
The tire size is 175/70 R13 with a rim size of 13 inches.
The Sephia is available in both 4-door and 2-door configurations.
The Sephia gets an estimated 24-34 miles per gallon, depending on the model year and transmission type.
Common issues with the Sephia include engine misfires, transmission problems, and electrical issues.
The kerb weight of the Sephia is 1038 kg or 2288.4 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the Sephia is 50 liters or 13.21 US gallons or 11 UK gallons.
The maximum load capacity of the Sephia is 482 kg or 1062.63 lbs.
