Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (2002 - 2009): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

The Kia Spectra ground clearance is between 6.1 to 6.3 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2009 Kia Spectra with the SX trim has the highest ground clearance of 6.3 inches while the 2004 Kia Spectra with the LS trim has the lowest ground clearance of 6.1 inches.

Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.

2009 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2009 Kia Spectra ground clearance is 6.3 inches.

2009 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
SX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in

2009 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
SX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm

2008 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2008 Kia Spectra ground clearance is 6.3 inches.

2008 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
SX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in

2008 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
SX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm

2007 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2007 Kia Spectra ground clearance is 6.3 inches.

2007 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
SX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in

2007 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
SX Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm

2006 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2006 Kia Spectra ground clearance is 6.3 inches.

2006 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
5 Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in

2006 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
5 Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm

2005 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2005 Kia Spectra ground clearance is 6.3 inches.

2005 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
5 Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in

2005 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
SX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
5 Hatchback	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm

2004 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2004 Kia Spectra ground clearance is between 6.1 inches and 6.3 inches.

2004 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LS Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in
Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in
GSX Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in
GS Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.3 in

2004 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LS Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
GSX Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
GS Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
LX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
EX Sedan	2.0L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm

2003 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2003 Kia Spectra ground clearance is 6.1 inches.

2003 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LS Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in
Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in
GSX Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in
GS Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	6.1 in

2003 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LS Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
GSX Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm
GS Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	16 cm

2002 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance

The 2002 Kia Spectra ground clearance is 6.1 inches.

2002 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LS Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	6.1 in
Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	6.1 in
GSX Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	6.1 in
GS Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	6.1 in

2002 Kia Spectra Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
LS Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	16 cm
Sedan	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	16 cm
GSX Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	16 cm
GS Hatchback	1.8L \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual \| FWD	16 cm