The Kia Optima ground clearance is between 5.1 to 6.3 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2010 Kia Optima with the SX trim has the highest ground clearance of 6.3 inches while the 2020 Kia Optima with the EX trim has the lowest ground clearance of 5.1 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2020 Kia Optima ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.3 inches.
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Premium Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SE |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Premium DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Premium Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Premium DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2019 Kia Optima ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.3 inches.
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2018 Kia Optima ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.3 inches.
2018 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2018 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2018 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Premium Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2017 Kia Optima ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.3 inches.
2017 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2017 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2017 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2017 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2016 Kia Optima ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.3 inches.
2016 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SXL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2016 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.3 in |
2016 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SXL Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2015 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2015 Kia Optima ground clearance is 5.1 inches.
2015 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2015 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2015 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2015 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2014 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2014 Kia Optima ground clearance is 5.1 inches.
2014 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2014 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2014 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2014 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2013 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2013 Kia Optima ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.3 inches.
2013 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.1 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
2013 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
13 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
13 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
2012 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2012 Kia Optima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.
2012 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.3 in |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
2012 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Limited Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
2011 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2011 Kia Optima ground clearance is 5.3 inches.
2011 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.3 in |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
5.3 in |
2011 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Sedan |
2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
14 cm |
2010 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2010 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.3 inches.
2010 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
2010 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
2009 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2009 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.3 inches.
2009 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
2009 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
2008 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2008 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.3 inches.
2008 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
2008 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
2007 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2007 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.3 inches.
2007 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
2007 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
2006 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2006 Kia Optima ground clearance is between 6.1 inches and 6.3 inches.
2006 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
2006 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.3 in |
2006 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
2006 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
2005 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2005 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2005 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
6.1 in |
2005 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD |
16 cm |
2004 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2004 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2004 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
2004 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2003 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2003 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2003 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
2003 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2002 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2002 Kia Optima ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2002 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.1 in |
2002 Kia Optima Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SE Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
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