2018 Honda Accord by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Ground clearance is a measurement that a lot more people are getting concerned about when buying cars. It refers to the distance between the lower part of your vehicle’s chassis and the ground. Most modern vehicles sit a lot higher than they previously did. This is due to an increase in demand for vehicles that ride at higher positions. The increased height prevents drivers from scraping and scratching against obstacles along their path.