Comparison: Ground clearance Kia XCeed vs. competitors 2025

In the world of crossovers and SUVs, ground clearance isn't just a number—it's a statement. For those who dream of undulating country roads or require an urban warrior capable of tackling the vicious speed bumps of the city jungle, the Kia XCeed emerges as a very compelling contestant. Clad in its crossover SUV attire, the Kia XCeed, since its inception, offers an alluring blend of style, practicality, and yes, a ground clearance that can make more than a few of its rivals whimper in envy. So, let’s embark on a much-needed exploration of the Kia XCeed’s ground clearance, dissecting its evolution, comparing it within the Kia family, and how it stacks up against the motley crew of rivals in its class.

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Kia XCeed - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Since showing its face to the world in 2019, the Kia XCeed has kept its feet —or should I say, its undercarriage— remarkably consistent. With a ground clearance of 172 mm, it hasn’t budged an inch across generations, from the XCeed CD 2019-2022 model to the face-lifted XCeed CD (1. Facelift) 2022-now variant. In a perpetually changing world, such constancy is a rare virtue, maintaining a fine balance between a comfortable entry and exit point for passengers and the capability to scoff at less-than-perfect road conditions without a hint of subtlety.

The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (CD) from 2019 and last generation (XCeed CD (1. Facelift)) from 2022 is 0cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of XCeed is 184 mm.

The ground clearance compared to other Kia models

In the competitive family gathering of Kia's models, the XCeed plays a rather intriguing middle child. It towers over its siblings, including the Stinger, Picanto, and various electrified compatriots like the Niro EV, e-Niro, and e-Soul, casting shadows with its grander elevation. Not to mention, it enjoys a slight edge over the closely related Sportage but humbly nods to the more safari-ready Sorento and the celestial EV9, giving it an adventurous yet sophisticated persona within the Kia lineage.

Kia XCeed vs other current cars by Kia

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Ground clearance: XCeed vs. other models by Kia
Variant nameGround clearance
Stinger 130 mm
EV3 140 mm
Picanto 141 mm
Niro EV 150 mm
e-Niro 155 mm
e-Soul 155 mm
EV6 160 mm
Niro Hybrid 160 mm
Niro 160 mm
Stonic 165 mm
Sportage 170 mm
XCeed 172 mm
Sorento 176 mm
EV9 177 mm
1. Stinger 130 mm
2. EV3 140 mm
3. Picanto 141 mm
4. Niro EV 150 mm
5. e-Niro 155 mm
6. e-Soul 155 mm
7. EV6 160 mm
8. Niro Hybrid 160 mm
9. Niro 160 mm
10. Stonic 165 mm
11. Sportage 170 mm
12. XCeed 172 mm
13. Sorento 176 mm
14. EV9 177 mm

How does the ground clearance of the Kia XCeed compare to it's nearest competitors?

When rolling into the playground of its closest competitors, the Kia XCeed fares more than just well—it almost has a swagger about it. With its 172 mm of ground clearance, it looks down upon the Volkswagen Scirocco, and MG HS/EHS, while the Lexus UX tries to keep up but falls short in comparison. Yet, it doesn't quite reach the lofty ambitions of the Renault Arkana, which skyrockets to a ground clearance that would make even a mountain goat blush. And in the shiny court of premium crossovers like the BMW X2, the XCeed doesn’t stoop too far, keeping its chin up with dignity and grace, ready to rumble with the best on any urban adventure or country escapade that you dare to embark on.

Kia XCeed vs. similar cars

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Ground clearance: Kia XCeed vs. similar cars
Car modelGround clearance
Citroen C5 Aircross 2019230 mm
Subaru XV 2012220 mm
Volvo XC40 2018211 mm
Mazda CX-5 2012210 mm
Opel Antara 2006200 mm
VW Tiguan 2007200 mm
SsangYong Torres 2023195 mm
Citroen C4 Aircross 2012195 mm
VW T-Cross 2019190 mm
Opel Grandland 2022188 mm
Chevrolet Captiva 2006185 mm
KIA XCeed 2022184 mm
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017183 mm
Skoda Kamiq 2019182 mm
Mazda CX-30 2019175 mm
Suzuki S-Cross 2022175 mm
Peugeot 4007 2007174 mm
Renault Austral 2022170 mm
Hyundai ix35 2010170 mm
Hyundai Bayon 2021165 mm
MINI Countryman 2010149 mm
Audi Q2 2016145 mm
MINI Paceman 2013135 mm
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2014134 mm
1. Citroen C5 Aircross 2019 230 mm
2. Subaru XV 2012 220 mm
3. Volvo XC40 2018 211 mm
4. Mazda CX-5 2012 210 mm
5. Opel Antara 2006 200 mm
6. VW Tiguan 2007 200 mm
7. SsangYong Torres 2023 195 mm
8. Citroen C4 Aircross 2012 195 mm
9. VW T-Cross 2019 190 mm
10. Opel Grandland 2022 188 mm
11. Chevrolet Captiva 2006 185 mm
12. KIA XCeed 2022 184 mm
13. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 183 mm
14. Skoda Kamiq 2019 182 mm
15. Mazda CX-30 2019 175 mm
16. Suzuki S-Cross 2022 175 mm
17. Peugeot 4007 2007 174 mm
18. Renault Austral 2022 170 mm
19. Hyundai ix35 2010 170 mm
20. Hyundai Bayon 2021 165 mm
21. MINI Countryman 2010 149 mm
22. Audi Q2 2016 145 mm
23. MINI Paceman 2013 135 mm
24. Mercedes-Benz GLA 2014 134 mm

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