Kia Sephia
The Kia Sephia is a sedan and hatchback model, produced 1993–2001, spanning 4 generations with 15 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Sephia (1998-2001), Sephia (1996-1998), Sephia (1995-1998) and Sephia (1993-1995). Body styles across the Sephia lineage span sedan and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Sephia (1996-1998) generation is the most extensively documented, with 4 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Sephia generation.
How many generations does the Kia Sephia have?
The Kia Sephia has 4 generations with 15 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Kia Sephia produced?
The Kia Sephia has been produced 1993–2001. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Kia Sephia?
The Kia Sephia is available as Sedan, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€5,512
- Fuel / energy€11,025
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€3,700
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
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Kia Sephia: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- MentorAustralia
- Mentor
- Shuma
- Spectra
- Timor S5Indonesia
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sephia (1993-1995)1993–1995 | 82 hp | 11.2 s | 4 | €13k–€16k | ★ 2.9 |
| Sephia (1995-1998)1995–1998 | 80 hp | 11.2 s | 4 | €13k–€16k | ★ 2.7 |
| Sephia (1998-2001)1998–2001 | 88 hp | 14.3 s | 3 | €12k–€14k | ★ 2.4 |