The Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 6.4 to 8.3 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2024 Kia Sportage with the X-Pro Prestige trim has the highest ground clearance of 8.3 inches while the 2022 Kia Sportage with the SX trim has the lowest ground clearance of 6.4 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2024 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 7.1 inches and 8.3 inches.
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
2024 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2023 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 7.1 inches and 8.3 inches.
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Line Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX-Prestige Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| EX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| XLine Prestige Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| XLine Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SXPrestige Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| EX Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| XPro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| XPro SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| XLine SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SXPrestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SXPrestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
7.1 in |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.3 in |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Line Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX-Prestige Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | Hybrid | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| EX Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| X-Pro SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| X-Line SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX-Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| XLine Prestige Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| XLine Hybrid |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SXPrestige Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| EX Hybrid/Electric |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| XPro Prestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| XPro SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| XLine SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SXPrestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SXPrestige SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2023 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
18 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.5L | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21 cm |
2022 Kia Sportage2022 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2022 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 6.4 inches and 6.8 inches.
2022 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| Nightfall SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| Nightfall SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
2022 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
2022 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| Nightfall SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| Nightfall SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
2022 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2021 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 6.4 inches and 6.8 inches.
2021 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| S Nightfall Edition SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| S Nightfall Edition SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2021 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2021 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| S Premium Nightfall Edit SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| S Premium Nightfall Edit SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2021 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| S Nightfall Edition SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| S Nightfall Edition SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2021 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2021 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| S Premium Nightfall Edit SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| S Premium Nightfall Edit SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2020 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 6.4 inches and 6.8 inches.
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| S Sunroof SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| S Sunroof SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| S Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| S Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| S Sunroof SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| S Sunroof SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| S Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| S Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| S SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
2020 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| S |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
2019 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2019 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 6.4 inches and 6.8 inches.
2019 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2019 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2019 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
2019 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2019 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2019 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| SX |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
2018 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2018 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 6.4 inches and 6.8 inches.
2018 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2018 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2018 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2018 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2018 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2018 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2017 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2017 Kia Sportage ground clearance is between 6.4 inches and 6.8 inches.
2017 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2017 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.4 in |
2017 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2017 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Technology SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
16 cm |
2016 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2016 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 6.8 inches.
2016 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
2016 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Premium SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
2016 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX Popular SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2016 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| EX Premium SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX Premium SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2015 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2015 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 6.8 inches.
2015 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
2015 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2014 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2014 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 6.8 inches.
2014 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
6.8 in |
2014 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | GDI DOHC 16V | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
17 cm |
2013 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2013 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 6.8 inches.
2013 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
2013 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.8 in |
2013 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
2013 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
17 cm |
2012 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2012 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 6.8 inches.
2012 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
2012 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.8 in |
2012 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
2012 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
17 cm |
2011 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2011 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 6.8 inches.
2011 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
6.8 in |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
6.8 in |
2011 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
6.8 in |
2011 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| SX SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
17 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
17 cm |
2011 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
17 cm |
2010 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2010 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 7.7 inches.
2010 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
7.7 in |
2010 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
20 cm |
2009 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2009 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 7.7 inches.
2009 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 2WD |
7.7 in |
2009 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 2WD |
20 cm |
2008 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2008 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 7.7 inches.
2008 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 2WD |
7.7 in |
2008 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 2WD |
20 cm |
2007 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2007 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 7.7 inches.
2007 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
7.7 in |
2007 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
20 cm |
2006 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2006 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 7.7 inches.
2006 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
7.7 in |
2006 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
20 cm |
2005 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2005 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 7.7 inches.
2005 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.7 in |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
7.7 in |
2005 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
20 cm |
| EX SUV |
2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| LX SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
20 cm |
2002 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance
The 2002 Kia Sportage ground clearance is 7.9 inches.
2002 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.9 in |
| SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
7.9 in |
| SUV Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
7.9 in |
| SUV Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
7.9 in |
2002 Kia Sportage Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| SUV |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | RWD |
20 cm |
| SUV Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | 4WD |
20 cm |
| SUV Convertible |
2.0L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD |
20 cm |
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