Kia Sephia 1.1 Liftback Europe 1.5 AT SLX/GTX, Configuration
| Volume | 1.5 l |
| Power | 80 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Clearance | 156 mm |
| Trunk volume | 432 l |
| Front tires | 175/70 R13 |
| Rear tires | 175/70 R13 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | May 1996 — November 1998 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Liftback |
| Transmission type | Automatic 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,498 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 11.20 With |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 156 mm |
| Country of assembly | South Korea |
| Number of doors | 5 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,253 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,696 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,390 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.300 m |
| Front track width | 1,440 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,435 mm |
| Front overhang | 878 |
| Rear overhang | 875 |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,040 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,590 kg |
| Specific gravity | 13.00 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 50 l |
| Trunk volume | 432 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 80 hp |
| Maximum power | 59 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,500 |
| Maximum torque | 120.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 12.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.40 |
| Cylinder diameter | 78.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 78.400 mm |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 13x5J |
| Rear discs | 13x5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 175/70 R13 |
| Rear wheels | 175/70 R13 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
Comfort
Audio systems
| Additional audio equipment | 2 speakers |