Kia Sephia 1998 1.5
Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 petrol description
Sedan Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 has been produced from November, 1998 to February, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 88 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 135 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 210 000 and 360 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Kia Sephia 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.4 litres.
Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 fuel consumption is 9 litres per 100km (11.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Kia Sephia 1998 - 2003 versions, city fuel economy - 12.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 technical data
| Model: | Kia Sephia 1.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1998. November ... 2001. February | ||
| Engine: | 1498 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 211 g/km |
| Power: | 88 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 135 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 175 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 (combined) 12.8 (urban) 6.8 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.43m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1590 kg | ||
Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 engine BFD
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1498 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 78 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 78.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.4 litres (3.6 quarts) |
| Power | 88 - 107 HP ON 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 - 147 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1992 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | Kia Shuma |
All Kia Sephia sedan [1998 - 2003] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kia Sephia 1998 1.5
Nov 1998 — Feb 2001 Most fuel efficient version |
1.5 Petrol | 88 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Kia Sephia 1998 1.5 Nov 1998 — Feb 2001 | 1.5 Petrol | 88 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Kia Sephia 1998 1.8
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 111 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |