Kia Rio Ground Clearance (2002 - 2023): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2024-01-29

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 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 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 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 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