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1997 Kia Sephia LS as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

KNAFA124XV5276948
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Engine
5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
FWD
Drive
SOUTH KOREA
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Kia Sephia

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID KNA Kia · Asia · South Korea
VDS · Descriptor FA124 Sephia LS
VIS · Vehicle ID XV5276948 1997 · Serial 276948

Basic Information

MakeKia
ModelSephia
Year1997
TrimLS
Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerKia
CountrySOUTH KOREA

Engine & Performance

Engine1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeFWD
Plant Code5
Serial Number276948

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

  • GS
    MSRP $11,955 · Curb Weight-automatic 2542 · Curb Weight-manual 2608, +7 more
    View this trim →
  • LS
    shown above
    MSRP $10,895 · Curb Weight-automatic 2520 · Curb Weight-manual 2586, +9 more
  • RS
    MSRP $9,795 · Curb Weight-automatic 2476 · Curb Weight-manual 2542, +7 more
    View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Kia
Model Sephia
Trim Level LS

Engine & Performance

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 100 @ 3600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 105 @ 6200
Displacement 1.6L/98
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short
Transmission-long
Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2520
Curb Weight-manual 2586
Overall Length 171.70
Overall Width 66.70
Overall Height 54.70
Wheelbase 98.40
Standard Seating 5
Wheelbase (in) 98.4
Height, Overall (in) 54.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.7

Features & Options

Air Conditioning Optional
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Optional
CD Player Optional
Alloy Wheels Optional
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 12.70
Fuel Economy-city 23 - 28
Fuel Economy-highway 30 - 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Optional
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil

Other Specifications

Manufactured in SOUTH KOREA
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Turning Diameter 33.50
Tires 185/60R14
Front Headroom 38.20
Rear Headroom 37.00
Front Legroom 42.90
Rear Legroom 34.40
Front Shoulder Room 54.00
Rear Shoulder Room 53.50
Front Hip Room 55.30
Rear Hip Room 55.30
Ground Clearance 5.90
Track Front 56.70
Track Rear 56.50
Passenger Volume 93.00
Cargo Volume 11.00
MSRP $10,895
Dealer Invoice $9,728
Tachometer Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Front Tire Size P175/70R13
Front Wheel Size (in) 13 x 5
Rear Tire Size P175/70R13
Rear Wheel Size (in) 13 x 5

Pattern Information

PatternKNAFA124 V
WMI KNA (South Korea, Asia)