The Kia Rio ground clearance is between 5.5 to 6.1 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2011 Kia Rio with the SX trim has the highest ground clearance of 6.1 inches while the 2023 Kia Rio with the 5-Door S IVT trim has the lowest ground clearance of 5.5 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2023 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2023 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2023 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 5-Door S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| 5-Door LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2023 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2023 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 5-Door S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 5-Door LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2023 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2022 Kia Rio X2022 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2022 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2022 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2022 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX IVT Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2021 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2021 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2021 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2021 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2020 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2020 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S IVT |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S IVT |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX IVT |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2020 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S IVT |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S IVT |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX IVT |
1.6L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2019 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2019 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2019 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Kia Rio2018 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2018 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2018 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Launch Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2018 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Launch Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2018 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Launch Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Launch Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2017 Kia Rio2017 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2017 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2017 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Eco Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2017 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Eco Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2017 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Eco Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2017 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Eco Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2016 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2016 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Eco Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2016 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Eco Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2016 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Eco Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Eco Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2015 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2015 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2015 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2015 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Hatchback |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2014 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2014 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2014 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | GDI 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | GDI 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2014 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | GDI 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | GDI 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2013 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2013 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2013 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
2013 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
2012 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2012 Kia Rio ground clearance is 5.5 inches.
2012 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.5 in |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.5 in |
2012 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| EX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
2011 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2011 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2011 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.1 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.1 in |
2011 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
2010 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2010 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2010 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
2010 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2009 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2009 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2009 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
2009 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2008 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2008 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2008 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
2008 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2007 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2007 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2007 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
2007 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2006 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2006 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.1 inches.
2006 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.1 in |
2006 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX Hatchback |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2005 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2005 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.0 inches.
2005 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.0 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.0 in |
2005 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2004 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2004 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.0 inches.
2004 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.0 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.0 in |
2004 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2003 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2003 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.0 inches.
2003 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.0 in |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.0 in |
2003 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| Sedan |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2002 Kia Rio Ground Clearance
The 2002 Kia Rio ground clearance is 6.0 inches.
2002 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.5L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.0 in |
| Sedan |
1.5L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.0 in |
2002 Kia Rio Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Cinco Wagon |
1.5L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
15 cm |
| Sedan |
1.5L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
15 cm |
Kia Rio in front of a canola crop
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