Kia Sephia 1998 1998 1.8 petrol
Kia Sephia 1998 1.8 petrol description
Sedan Kia Sephia 1998 1998 1.8 petrol has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 111 horsepower on 5750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Sephia 1998 - 2003 version and torque 152 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Kia Sephia 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.
Kia Sephia 1998 1998 1.8 petrol has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Sephia 1998 1998 1.8 petrol accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 196 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Kia Sephia 1998 1998 1.8 petrol in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7 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 700 kilometers on highway.
Kia Sephia 1998 1998 1.8 petrol technical data
| Model: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1998. January ... 2003. December | ||
| Engine: | 1793 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 111 HP ON 5750 RPM | Torque: | 152 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 (combined) 12.6 (urban) 7.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.43m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 692 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1600 kg | ||
Kia Sephia 1998 1998 1.8 petrol engine T8D
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 | 1793 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 87 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 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 1998 1.8 petrol oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 litres (4 quarts) |
| Power | 109 - 126 HP ON 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 - 162 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1995 |
| Duration of production | 11 years |
| Engine also used on | Kia Carens Kia Shuma Kia Clarus |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
Most often compared to
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) |
|
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) |