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Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (2021-2027)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2026-09-02

The Kia Seltos ground clearance is between 6.3 to 8.1 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2027 Kia Seltos with the X-Line SX trim has the highest ground clearance of 8.1 inches while the 2027 Kia Seltos with the LX trim has the lowest ground clearance of 6.3 inches.

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2027 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance

The 2027 Kia Seltos ground clearance is between 6.3 inches and 8.1 inches.

2027 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	6.3 in
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
X-Line SX SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	8.1 in

2027 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	16 cm
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
X-Line SX SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	21 cm

2026 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance

The 2026 Kia Seltos ground clearance is 7.3 inches.

2026 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
EX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
S SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in

2026 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2026 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
EX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	18 cm
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
LX SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	18 cm
S SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
S SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	18 cm

2026 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	18 cm

2025 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance

The 2025 Kia Seltos ground clearance is 7.3 inches.

2025 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2025 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X-Line DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2025 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	19 cm
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	19 cm
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	19 cm

2025 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X-Line DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	19 cm

2024 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance

The 2024 Kia Seltos ground clearance is 7.3 inches.

2024 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2024 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X-Line DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2024 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	19 cm
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	19 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| 4 Cyl. \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	19 cm
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	19 cm

2024 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
X-Line DCT SUV	1.6L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD	19 cm

2023 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance

The 2023 Kia Seltos ground clearance is 7.3 inches.

2023 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
Nightfall DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2023 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
Nightfall DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	18 cm
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm

2022 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance

The 2022 Kia Seltos ground clearance is 7.3 inches.

2022 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
Nightfall DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2022 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
LX IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
Nightfall DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
S IVT SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	18 cm
SX DCT SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm

2021 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance

The 2021 Kia Seltos ground clearance is 7.3 inches.

2021 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
LX SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	7.3 in
S 1.6L SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
S 2.0L SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in
SX SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	7.3 in

2021 Kia Seltos Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
EX SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
LX SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
S SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| FWD	18 cm
S 1.6L SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
S 2.0L SUV	2.0L \| I4 \| 1 Spd CVT w/OD \| AWD	18 cm
SX SUV	1.6L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| AWD	18 cm