The Kia Soul ground clearance is between 5.9 to 6.7 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2023 Kia Soul with the S IVT trim has the highest ground clearance of 6.7 inches while the 2019 Kia Soul with the EV trim has the lowest ground clearance of 5.9 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2023 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2023 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.7 inches.
2023 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| LX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| GTLine IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| EX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
2023 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| GTLine IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2022 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2022 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.7 inches.
2022 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| XLine IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| DCT Crossover |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| S IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| LX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| GTLine IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| EX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
2022 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| XLine IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| DCT Crossover |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| S IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| GTLine IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX IVT Crossover |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2021 Kia e Soul2021 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2021 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.7 inches.
2021 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| XLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| S Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| LX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| GTLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| EX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
2021 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| XLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| S Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| GTLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2020 Kia Soul EV2020 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2020 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.7 inches.
2020 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| XLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| S Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| LX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| GTLine Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| GTLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| EX Designer Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
2020 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| XLine IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| S IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| LX |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| LX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| GTLine DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
2020 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTLine IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
| EX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
6.7 in |
2020 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| XLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| S Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| GTLine Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| GTLine Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX Designer Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2020 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| XLine IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| S IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| GTLine DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2020 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTLine IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2019 Kia Soul ground clearance is 5.9 inches.
2019 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| ! Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV EV+ |
1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
2019 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV |
1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| Base |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| Base |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| + |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| ! |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
2019 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| ! Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV EV+ |
1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
2019 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV |
1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| Base |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| Base |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| + |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| ! |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2018 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2018 Kia Soul ground clearance is 5.9 inches.
2018 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV EVe Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| ! Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
2018 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV EVe Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| ! Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2017 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2017 Kia Soul ground clearance is 5.9 inches.
2017 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV EVe Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| ! Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
2017 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV EVe Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| ! Wagon |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2016 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2016 Kia Soul ground clearance is 5.9 inches.
2016 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV EVe Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.9 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | GDI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
2016 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV EVe Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
15 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | GDI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2015 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2015 Kia Soul ground clearance is between 5.9 inches and 6.3 inches.
2015 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.3 in |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.3 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | GDI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
2015 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EV Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| EV + Wagon |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | GDI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2014 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2014 Kia Soul ground clearance is 5.9 inches.
2014 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | GDI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.9 in |
2014 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | GDI | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
15 cm |
2013 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2013 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.5 inches.
2013 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.5 in |
2013 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
2012 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2012 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.5 inches.
2012 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.5 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.5 in |
2012 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
2011 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2011 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.5 inches.
2011 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sport Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.5 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.5 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
2011 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sport Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
16 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
2010 Kia Soul Ground Clearance
The 2010 Kia Soul ground clearance is 6.5 inches.
2010 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sport Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.5 in |
2010 Kia Soul Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sport Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| + Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| ! Wagon |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
| Wagon |
1.6L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
16 cm |
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