Daewoo Lanos vs Kia Sephia
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2001 Kia Sephia
Overview
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Kia SephiaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Base |
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2002 | 2001 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Kia SephiaBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9,199 (best) | $10,845 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Kia SephiaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal | 13.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Kia SephiaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 105 hp | 125 hp (best) |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 108 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.6 L | 1.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Kia SephiaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,447 lbs (best) | 2,478 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 100.8 in (best) |
| Length | 160.4 in | 174.4 in (best) |
| Width | 66.1 in | 66.9 in (best) |
| Height | 56.4 in (best) | 55.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Daewoo LanosS | Kia SephiaBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Daewoo Lanos | Kia Sephia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $9,199 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $10,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $10,099 MSRP | Base $11,820 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $12,999 MSRP | LS $12,445 MSRP |
| 4 | — | LS $13,420 MSRP |
Daewoo Lanos vs Kia Sephia FAQ
- Which is better: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2001 Kia Sephia?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2002 Daewoo Lanos vs 2001 Kia Sephia on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2001 Kia Sephia?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Daewoo Lanos starts lower at $9,199.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2001 Kia Sephia?
- The 2002 Daewoo Lanos leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (9,199).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2001 Kia Sephia?
- The 2002 Daewoo Lanos leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2002 Daewoo Lanos or 2001 Kia Sephia?
- The 2001 Kia Sephia leads on horsepower in this comparison (125).