Kia Sephia 0–60 Times
The Kia Sephia 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Kia Sephia is the 1997 Kia Sephia LS Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 82.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Kia Sephia is the 1995 Kia Sephia LS Sedan, which took 10.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.00 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Kia Sephia tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.88 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.43 seconds at 79.73 mph.
Fastest 0–60
8.70sec
1997 LS Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
9.88sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.43sec
@ 79.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.70sec
1995 LS Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Kia Sephia ranges from 8.70 to 10.70 seconds 0–60, with a 9.88-second average.
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Kia Sephia Performance Overview
Kia’s Sephia occupied the compact sedan segment from 1995 to 2000, and across 4 verified tests in those model years it shows a narrow but clear performance arc built around a single naturally aspirated gasoline four-cylinder rated at 122 hp. Early first-generation cars opened with a 10.7-second 0-60 run from the 1995 LS Sedan, while another 1995 LS Sedan was tested at 9.9 seconds. By 1997, still in the First Generation, the LS Sedan reached the model’s best 0-60 time of 8.7 seconds and also recorded its quickest quarter-mile at 16.6 seconds at 82.9 mph.
The transition into the Second Generation for 1998-2001 did not bring a power increase in the available test data, and the lone current-generation result reflects that steadier pace. The 2000 LS Sedan, representing the newest tested Sephia, ran 0-60 in 10.2 seconds. That leaves the Sephia’s measured history defined by modest variation rather than major reinvention: all recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline sedans, the tested 0-60 range spans 8.7 to 10.7 seconds, and the quarter-mile averages 17.43 seconds at 79.7 mph. Today, the 1997 LS Sedan remains the quickest independently tested Sephia in the available record.
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Kia Sephia 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 1998–2001 | 10.20s | 10.20s — 2000 LS Sedan | 1 | The Second Generation generation (1998–2001) averaged 10.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2000 LS Sedan at 10.20 seconds. Output was 122 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1992–1997 | 9.77s | 8.70s — 1997 LS Sedan | 3 | The First Generation generation (1992–1997) averaged 9.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1997 LS Sedan at 8.70 seconds. Output was 122 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations. |
Second Generation
1998–2001
Avg 0–60
10.20s
Fastest
10.20s
Tests
1
2000 LS Sedan
The Second Generation generation (1998–2001) averaged 10.20 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2000 LS Sedan at 10.20 seconds. Output was 122 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations.
First Generation
1992–1997
Avg 0–60
9.77s
Fastest
8.70s
Tests
3
1997 LS Sedan
The First Generation generation (1992–1997) averaged 9.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1997 LS Sedan at 8.70 seconds. Output was 122 hp across 1.8L I-4 configurations.
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Kia Sephia 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 3 years
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2000 Kia Sephia
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#03
2000 Kia Sephia LS Sedan
10.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 10.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 122 hp
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,545 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
How we verify Kia Sephia performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia Sephia trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Kia Sephia 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Kia Sephia performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2000 Kia Sephia LS Sedan runs from 0-60 mph in 10.2 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 17.6 seconds at 79 mph. That test car used a 122-hp naturally aspirated gasoline engine, front-wheel drive, and had a curb weight of 2,545 pounds.
The quickest Kia Sephia on record is the 1997 LS Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 8.7 seconds. It also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 16.6 seconds with an 82.9-mph trap speed. Across all four verified Sephia tests, the average 0-60 time is 9.88 seconds.
The fastest stock Kia Sephia is also the overall quickest one on record: the 1997 LS Sedan at 8.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. All four Sephia tests are production cars, so there is no modified example changing the stock ranking. That same 1997 LS Sedan also leads the quarter-mile at 16.6 seconds.
The Kia Sephia LS Sedan is the only trim with recorded testing, covering four runs across the model’s years on record. Its average 0-60 time is 9.88 seconds, and its best 0-60 result is 8.7 seconds. Quarter-mile performance averages 17.43 seconds at 79.7 mph across all four tests.
The First Generation Kia Sephia, covering 1992-1997, averages 9.77 seconds from 0-60 mph across three recorded tests. Its quickest version is the 1997 LS Sedan at 8.7 seconds. All first-generation tests on record use a naturally aspirated 122-hp gasoline powertrain.
The fastest First Generation Kia Sephia is the 1997 LS Sedan. It delivers the model’s best 0-60 time of 8.7 seconds and also owns the quickest quarter-mile pass at 16.6 seconds with an 82.9-mph trap speed. That makes it the performance benchmark for 1992-1997 Sephia models.
The Second Generation Kia Sephia, spanning 1998-2001, has one recorded test on file: the 2000 LS Sedan. It reaches 60 mph in 10.2 seconds. That gives the generation a 10.2-second average and fastest 0-60 time, with 17.6 seconds at 79 mph in the quarter-mile.
No. The 1997 Kia Sephia LS Sedan is quicker, reaching 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, while the 2000 LS Sedan takes 10.2 seconds. The 1997 car is also stronger in the quarter-mile, running 16.6 seconds at 82.9 mph versus 17.6 seconds at 79 mph for the 2000 model.
Across all four verified Kia Sephia tests, the average 0-60 time is 9.88 seconds. The quickest result is 8.7 seconds from the 1997 LS Sedan, while the slowest is 10.7 seconds from the 1995 LS Sedan. That places most recorded Sephia runs solidly in the high-9- to low-10-second range.
Across all four recorded Kia Sephia tests, the average quarter-mile time is 17.43 seconds at 79.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record comes from the 1997 LS Sedan, which runs 16.6 seconds at 82.9 mph. For the 2000 LS Sedan specifically, the quarter-mile is 17.6 seconds at 79 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Sephia can do, not a single marketing claim.
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