Kia Sephia

Used 2001 Kia Sephia

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2001

Fuel Economy

22 - 24 combined mpg

Horsepower

125 hp

Engine

4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter

Cargo Volume

10.4 cu ft

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2001 Kia Sephia Overview

2001 Kia Sephia Pricing

2001 Kia Sephia pricing starts at $1,837 for the Sephia Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $11,945 when new. The range-topping 2001 Sephia LS Sedan 4D starts at $2,064 today, originally priced from $12,645.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Sedan 4D	$11,945	$1,837
LS Sedan 4D	$12,645	$2,064

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2001 Kia Sephia models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Sephia Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Kia Sephia (1998-2001) a 3.5 out of 5 rating, which is about average, and 73% recommend it. These figures are based on 208 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2001 Kia Sephia

"Great Car"

"I have owned my kia for 6yrs. I have had 1 minor engine fix in this 6yrs. I like Kia's. When I bought this car, I had alot of people say Kia's are bad cars. I am telling you that I would refer the make of a car to anyone."

"Absolutely the worst car ever!"

"I bought this car with only 12.5k miles on it; still smelled new. Immediately there were electrical and transmission issues. The car would start when it wanted to and I had to continusily replace bad fuses. The transmission would randomly change gears on it's own. My mechanic showed me all the metal in the pan when he took it apart and said it was shot...at 15k miles!!! The dash started to peel up by the windshield at about 20k miles. This car was a complete lemon and Kia wouldn't do anything about it because I bought it from a private seller. This car was junk."

"Overall great car for the money!"

"bought off Dealer lot with approximately 20,000 mi, been an excellent daily driver as well as taking trips.with all cars maintenance is important, having owned all major American and Japanese vehicles in my life, this one compares to the best of the best for the money.Would definitely buy another Kia."

Overall 2001 Kia Sephia Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2001 Kia Sephia is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2001 Kia Sephia quality a 3.6 out of 5.

2001 Kia Sephia Reliability

The 2001 Kia Sephia receives an average consumer rating of 3.5 overall and a 3.9 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2001 Sephia Features

According to drivers of the 2001 Sephia, here are some of its best features:

None
Great standard model
Durable, great gas mileage
Great gas milage, good quality strong body and frame, good engine , cheap parts
GREAT ON GAS, FUN TO DRIVE, LOW PRICE

2001 Kia Sephia MPG by Trim

2001 Sephia Sedan 4D - city 19 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2001 Sephia LS Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2001 Sephia Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2001 Kia Sephia front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.

2001 Kia Sephia Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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2001 Kia Sephia Styles

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2001 Kia Sephia Depreciation

A 2001 Kia Sephia has depreciated $55 or 3% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,336 and trade-in value of $667.

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2001 Kia Sephia Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$105	$1,391	$657
2023	+ $6	$1,397	$645
2024	$38	$1,359	$693
Now	$23	$1,336	$667

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2001 Kia Sephia Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	2478 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	83.7 cu.ft.
	EPA Total Interior	94.1 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	13.2 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.6 inches
	Front Leg Room	43.3 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Minimum Ground Clearance	6.1 inches
	Overall Length	174.4 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	53.8 inches
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	10.4 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	32.2 feet
	Wheel Base	100.8 inches
	Width with mirrors	66.9 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	19 mpg
	Highway	28 mpg
	Combined	22 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	125 @ 6000 RPM
	Torque	108 @ 4500 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	5 years / 60000 miles
	Powertrain	10 years / 100000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

2001 Kia Sephia Safety

2001 Kia Sephia Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

5.0

Front Side

3.0

Rear Side

4.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 2001 Kia Sephia	Used 2002 Saturn S-Series	Used 2002 Suzuki Esteem	Used 2002 Daewoo Nubira
		See Details	See Details	See Details
Price	$1,837	$1,955	$1,816	$1,772
Consumer Rating	3.5	4.4	4.3	4.0
Fuel Economy	City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG	City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG	City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG	City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Basic Warranty	5 years or 60000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	125 @ 6000 RPM	100 @ 5000 RPM	122 @ 6300 RPM	129 @ 5400 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD

2001 Kia Sephia Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2002 Saab 9-5	185
#2	2002 Volvo S60	168
#3	2002 Oldsmobile Alero	140
#4	2001 Hyundai Elantra	140
#9	2001 Kia Sephia	125

FAQs

Is 2001 a good year for a Kia Sephia?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2001 Sephia is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Kia Sephia 2001 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2001 Sephia is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2001 Kia Sephia?

The 2001 Kia Sephia gets 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

Used 2001 Kia Sephia