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Kia Sephia/Spectra MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
2 model years · 2000–2001
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Kia Sephia/Spectra fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Kia Sephia/Spectra for 2 model years, 2000 to 2001. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2001, has 2 configurations rated 23–24 MPG combined and costing $2,720–$2,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2001 Sephia/Spectra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, at 24 MPG.
Kia Sephia/Spectra MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 23–24 | $2,720–$2,840 |
| 2000 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Kia Sephia/Spectra generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2001. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2001 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kia Sephia/Spectra's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Kia Sephia/Spectra run 22–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2001. The latest year, 2001, is rated 23–24 MPG.
Which Kia Sephia/Spectra model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001 Kia Sephia/Spectra Sephia/Spectra 1.8L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Kia Sephia/Spectra cost to fuel per year?
For MY2001, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,720–$2,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,720.
Has the Kia Sephia/Spectra's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2000 to 24 MPG in 2001, 1 MPG more.