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Kia Forte Ground Clearance (2010 - 2024): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2024-12-28

The Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.3 to 5.9 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2013 Kia Forte with the SX trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.9 inches while the 2024 Kia Forte with the LXS IVT trim has the lowest ground clearance of 5.3 inches.

Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2024 Kia Forte ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2024 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT Sedan	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX IVT Sedan	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT Manual Sedan	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT-Line IVT Sedan	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT DCT Sedan	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2024 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT Sedan	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	13 cm
LX IVT Sedan	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	13 cm
GT Manual Sedan	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	13 cm
GT-Line IVT Sedan	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	13 cm
GT DCT Sedan	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	13 cm

2023 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2023 Kia Forte ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2023 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GTLine IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT DCT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2023 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GTLine IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT DCT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2022 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2022 Kia Forte ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2022 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GTLine IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT DCT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2022 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GTLine IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT DCT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE IVT Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2021 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2021 Kia Forte ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2021 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT2 Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GTLine Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2021 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT2 Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GTLine Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2020 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2020 Kia Forte ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2020 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT2 Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GTLine Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2020 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GTLine IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
GT DCT	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2020 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2020 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT2 Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GTLine Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT Sedan	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2020 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GTLine IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
GT DCT	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2020 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2019 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2019 Kia Forte ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

2019 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LXS Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Launch Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2019 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
FE IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2019 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LXS Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Launch Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2019 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LXS IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
FE IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX IVT	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2018 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2018 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.5 inches.

2018 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
5 SX Technology Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 LX Popular Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 LX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 EX Technology Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in

2018 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Technology Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX Popular Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Premium Plus Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2018 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
5 SX Technology Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 LX Popular Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 LX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 EX Technology Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2018 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Technology Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Popular Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Premium Plus Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2017 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2017 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.5 inches.

2017 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
5 SX Technology Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 LX Popular Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 LX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 EX Technology Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
5 EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in

2017 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Technology Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
S Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX Popular Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Premium Plus Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2017 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2017 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
5 SX Technology Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 LX Popular Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 LX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 EX Technology Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
5 EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2017 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S Technology Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
S Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Popular Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Premium Plus Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2017 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2016 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2016 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.5 inches.

2016 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Technology Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup SX Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Technology Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Technology Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in

2016 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
EX Technology Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
LX Popular Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Premium Plus Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2016 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2016 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Technology Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
Koup SX Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Technology Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SX Technology Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2016 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Technology Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Popular Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Premium Plus Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2016 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2015 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2015 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.5 inches.

2015 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
LX Popular Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
LX Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2015 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.3 in

2015 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Popular Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2015 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2014 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2014 Kia Forte ground clearance is 5.5 inches.

2014 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
LX Popular Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
LX Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in

2014 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	5.5 in

2014 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
SX Hatchback	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Popular Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
LX Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2014 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Premium Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2013 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2013 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.5 inches and 5.9 inches.

2013 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Hatchback	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.9 in

2013 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in

2013 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
SX Hatchback	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	15 cm

2013 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm

2012 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2012 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.5 inches and 5.9 inches.

2012 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Hatchback	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.9 in

2012 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in

2012 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
SX Hatchback	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	15 cm

2012 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm

2011 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2011 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.5 inches and 5.9 inches.

2011 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Hatchback	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.9 in
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.9 in
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift \| FWD	5.9 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.9 in

2011 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	5.9 in

2011 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
SX Hatchback	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	15 cm
EX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	15 cm
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift \| FWD	15 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	15 cm

2011 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto \| FWD	15 cm

2010 Kia Forte Ground Clearance

The 2010 Kia Forte ground clearance is between 5.5 inches and 5.9 inches.

2010 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.9 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.9 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.9 in

2010 Kia Forte Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Koup SX Coupe	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Koup EX Coupe	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
SX Sedan	2.4L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	15 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	15 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	15 cm