Kia Sephia 2.0 Sedan Europe 1.5 AT RS/LS, Configuration
| Volume | 1.5 l |
| Power | 88 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 150 mm |
| Trunk volume | 293 l |
| Front tires | 175/70 R13 |
| Rear tires | 175/70 R13 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | December 1998 — February 2001 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,498 cm³ |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 150 mm |
| Country of assembly | South Korea |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,427 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,711 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,415 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.900 m |
| Front track width | 1,465 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,455 mm |
| Front overhang | 870 |
| Rear overhang | 997 |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,086 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,590 kg |
| Specific gravity | 12.34 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 50 l |
| Trunk volume | 293 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 88 hp |
| Maximum power | 65 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,000 |
| Maximum torque | 133.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 14.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.30 |
| Cylinder diameter | 78.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 78.400 mm |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
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 |
| Front wheels (optional) | NULL |
| Rear wheels (optional) | NULL |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drums |