Will the 2020 Kia Optima clear the snow?
No. 6 in of snow is too deep.
5.3in of clearance
- 0.7 in short.
- 2020 Kia Optima LX FWD.
- No AWD or 4WD trim listed. This trim: FWD.
- Higher than 41% of 59 sedans (2020).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +1.3 in | Yes |
| 6 in | -0.7 in | No |
| 8 in | -2.7 in | No |
| 10 in | -4.7 in | No |
| 12 in | -6.7 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| S FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| SE FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| Special Edition FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| EX FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| Hybrid EX FWD | FWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
| EX Premium FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| SX FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| SX Turbo FWD | FWD | 5.3 | -0.7 in | No |
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | FWD | 5.1 | -0.9 in | No |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree