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 | 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 |
| GT-Line 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 |
2024 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 |
| GT-Line 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 |
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 Forte2020 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 Forte2019 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 Forte2017 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 Forte2016 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 |
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