2000 Kia Sephia Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
IIHS Crash Test
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
22 City / 32 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
125
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Regina R
It has a good amount of trunk space.
Its has good gas mileage an economical when going on long trips to doctors and visiting family. It so far has not had very much cost on parts to keep it going.
accountCircle John C
It is not worth much at all.
The car is not ours, it is a loaner from a good friend. It is OK to drive, but takes a it to get it moving.
accountCircle carmine g
Good gas mileage,good value when i purchased it.came with a good warranty
Economical transportation,good stereo frame cracked and transmission failed
accountCircle Zachary S
One of the best gear boxes I've slammed gears through.
Almost 200k miles on her 5 speed gearbox and the slave cylinder took a dump, a very easy fix with wife's help. Other than that Kia really surprised me with its quality here. It's a total work car for sure, luxury is not an option here but dependability almost as good as a Volkswagen and imp VW is unmatchable so I don't throw that comment around lightly.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle John C
It is not worth much at all.
The car is not ours, it is a loaner from a good friend. It is OK to drive, but takes a it to get it moving.
accountCircle carmine g
Good gas mileage,good value when i purchased it.came with a good warranty
Economical transportation,good stereo frame cracked and transmission failed
accountCircle Zachary S
One of the best gear boxes I've slammed gears through.
Almost 200k miles on her 5 speed gearbox and the slave cylinder took a dump, a very easy fix with wife's help. Other than that Kia really surprised me with its quality here. It's a total work car for sure, luxury is not an option here but dependability almost as good as a Volkswagen and imp VW is unmatchable so I don't throw that comment around lightly.

Kia Sephia Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
125 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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Repak
125 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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LS
125 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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LS Pwr Pkg Repak
125 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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125 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Kia Sephia Owner Reviews

3.50
4 Reviews
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5 stars 25%
4 stars 0%
3 stars 75%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Regina R on July 28, 2020
It has a good amount of trunk space.
Its has good gas mileage an economical when going on long trips to doctors and visiting family. It so far has not had very much cost on parts to keep it going.
accountCircle John C on March 9, 2020
It is not worth much at all.
The car is not ours, it is a loaner from a good friend. It is OK to drive, but takes a it to get it moving.
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Ranks #17 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Kia Sephia has an average owner rating of 3.86 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 22 other Small Cars.

1
car
2000 Hyundai Tiburon
4.5
2
car
2000 Toyota Echo
4.41
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car
2000 Kia Sephia
3.5

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Kia Sephia has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #8 of 23 other Small Cars.

1
car
2000 Chevrolet Metro
46 MPG
2
car
2000 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
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car
2000 Kia Sephia
32 MPG

Is The 2000 Kia Sephia A Good Car?

No. Have had many issues with this car. Stalls frequently. Poor engine performance. Failed to pass emissions test on the first try.
Tori O.
Yes the Kia Sephia has been a good vehicle, its small and compact features are just what I like, its roadworthy and a big plus it's a gas saver.
Ali R.
It is good when it comes to gas mileage. It is extremely expensive to fix when something goes wrong. It is difficult to find parts.
Kristin P.
Yes. Easy to drive with good visibility. Good gas mileage and attractive body style. The price of the car is reasonable with low maintenance costs.
brittany B.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Kia Sephia?

Not reliable. *Stalls frequently. Poor engine performance. Runs very sluggish. Mechanics have failed to diagnose what the issue is.
Katie H.
The 2000 Kia Sephia is very reliable, I have kept up on the maintenance and it's maybe had one flat tire in 10 years.
Christy B.
It is reliable when it doesn't breakdown. The cost of parts and service is difficult to raise. The main problem right now is the air which doesn't work because it's too expensive to replace the parts.
Nic W.
The car has no major chronic maintenance problems. It brakes and steers easily. The in car stereo is easy to operate with good sound quality, The air conditioning is excellent.
Mary M.

Is The 2000 Kia Sephia A Good Value?

16650. Poor value considering the amount of money I have spent trying to get it repaired. Dashboard has begun to crack and fade.
Kara P.
The 2000 Kia sephia cost was affordable, the value has been excellent. I have paid 1,000 dollars for the car on Kelly blue book cost.
Louise T.
The cost of the parts out weights the purchase price. It is a good value up to the point of getting the car fixed. Replacement parts are expensive and out of my budget.
Casey H.
The Kia cost about $12000 new and is a good value. The value lies in its reliability, simplicity and low maintenance cost. Good gas mileage also makes 200 Kia a good value.
William B.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety