1997 Kia Sephia RS specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
      - 4dr Sdn 1.8L Manual RS
 - $9,795
 - 4dr Sdn 1.6L Manual RS (CA)
 - $9,795
 - 4dr Sdn 1.6L Manual LS (CA)
 - $10,745
 - 4dr Sdn 1.8L Auto RS
 - $10,770
 - 4dr Sdn 1.6L Auto RS (CA)
 - $10,770
 - 4dr Sdn 1.8L Manual LS
 - $10,895
 - 4dr Sdn 1.8L Auto LS
 - $11,770
 - 4dr Sdn 1.8L Manual GS
 - $11,955
 - 4dr Sdn 1.8L Auto GS
 - $12,830
 
          $9,795
        
        
          Starting MSRP 
Current listing price
      Current listing price
      Showing the 1997 Kia Sephia 4dr Sdn 1.8L Manual RS
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Color options
Interior
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Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    24 City / 32 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    122 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    5  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Power  
                Brake Type 
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                    Not Available  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    Not Available  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    9.56 x -TBD- in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Not Available in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Yes  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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Electrical
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                    N/A  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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                    70  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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Engine
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                    Gas I4  
                Engine Type 
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                    1.8L/112  
                Displacement 
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                    122 @ 6000  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    117 @ 4000  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    M/T  
                5-Speed M/T Transmission Options 
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                    24 City / 32 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    6.3 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    5  
                Passenger Capacity 
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                    93 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    38 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    43 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    54 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    55 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    37 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    34 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    54 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    55 in 
                Second Hip Room 
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                    98 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    172 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    11 ft³ 
                Trunk Volume 
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                    N/A  
                Liftover Height 
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                    N/A  
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    57 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    57 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    55 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    67 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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Steering
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                    Rack & Pinion  
                Steering Type 
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                    N/A  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    4  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    34 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    N/A  
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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Suspension
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                    MacPherson Strut  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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                    Multi-Link  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    Not Available  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Not Available  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    P175/70R13  
                Front Tire Size 
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                    P175/70R13  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    Compact  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    13 x 5 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    13 x 5 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    Compact in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    Steel  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    Steel  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    2,476 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    13 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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