Are you researching the ground clearance in a Kia Optima? On this page, we'll list all the ground clearence data for the 19 years of data we have for the Kia Optima - from 2002 to the most recent model in 2020.
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2020 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2020 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
EX DCT
5.3"
13.5 cm
EX Premium DCT
5.3"
13.5 cm
LX Auto
5.3"
13.5 cm
S Auto
5.3"
13.5 cm
SE Auto
5.3"
13.5 cm
SX Auto
5.3"
13.5 cm
Hybrid EX Auto
5.1"
13.0 cm
EX Plug In Hybrid Auto
5.1"
13.0 cm
Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D EX Premium 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SE
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
Plug In Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2019 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2019 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
EX DCT
5.3"
13.5 cm
LX Auto
5.3"
13.5 cm
S Auto
5.3"
13.5 cm
SX Auto
5.3"
13.5 cm
Hybrid EX Auto
5.1"
13.0 cm
EX Plug In Hybrid Auto
5.1"
13.0 cm
Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX Limited 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
Plug In Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
2018 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2018 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2018 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D S 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX Limited 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D Premium
5.1"
13.0 cm
Plug In Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
2017 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2017 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2017 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX Limited 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
Plug In Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
2016 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2016 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2016 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl.
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Sedan 4D SX L 4 Cyl. Turbo
5.3"
13.5 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D EX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
Hybrid Sedan 4D LX 4 Cyl.
5.1"
13.0 cm
2015 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2015 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.1". See the data outlined in the table below.
2015 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.1"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.0 cm
2014 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2014 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.1". See the data outlined in the table below.
2014 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.1"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.0 cm
2013 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2013 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.31". See the data outlined in the table below.
2013 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D EX
5.31"
13.5 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D LX
5.31"
13.5 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D SX Limited Turbo
5.31"
13.5 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D SX Turbo
5.31"
13.5 cm
Hybrid 4 Cyl. Sedan 4D EX
5.12"
13.0 cm
Hybrid 4 Cyl. Sedan 4D
5.12"
13.0 cm
2012 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2012 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2012 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.3"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.5 cm
2011 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2011 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 5.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2011 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
5.3"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
13.5 cm
2010 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2010 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2010 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
6.3"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
16.0 cm
2009 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2009 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2009 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
6.3"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
16.0 cm
2008 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2008 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2008 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
6.3"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
16.0 cm
2007 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2007 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2007 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
6.3"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
16.0 cm
2006 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2006 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.3". See the data outlined in the table below.
2006 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
2006.5 4 Cyl. Sedan 4D EX
6.3"
16.0 cm
2006.5 4 Cyl. Sedan 4D LX
6.3"
16.0 cm
2006.5 V6 Sedan 4D EX
6.3"
16.0 cm
2006.5 V6 Sedan 4D LX
6.3"
16.0 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D EX
6.1"
15.5 cm
4 Cyl. Sedan 4D LX
6.1"
15.5 cm
V6 Sedan 4D EX
6.1"
15.5 cm
V6 Sedan 4D LX
6.1"
15.5 cm
2005 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2005 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.1". See the data outlined in the table below.
2005 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
6.1"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
15.5 cm
2004 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2004 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.1". See the data outlined in the table below.
2004 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
6.1"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
15.5 cm
2003 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2003 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.1". See the data outlined in the table below.
2003 Kia Optima Ground Clearance Table
Trim Package(s)
All
Min. Ground Clearance (imperial)
6.1"
Min. Ground Clearance (metric)
15.5 cm
2002 Kia Optima Ground Clearance
The 2002 Kia Optima has a ground clearance of 6.1". See the data outlined in the table below.