Comparison: Turning circle Daihatsu Copen vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Roadsters like the Daihatsu Copen are known for their sporty design and open-air driving experience. A good turning circle can help them maneuver through narrow streets and tight corners with ease. Good turning circle is also important for those who enjoy a occasional drift.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the Copen to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 3395 mm and wheelbase of 2225 mm, the Daihatsu Copen has a turning circle of 9 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Suzuki Cappuccino 0.7 Turbo ( ), which is 8 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Cappuccino 0.7 Turbo is 2060 mm and the length is 3395 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11 m belongs to the Fiat Dino Spider 2.0 V6 . It’s wheelbase is 2280 mm and width is 1710 mm.

Daihatsu Copen - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Daihatsu Copen generations
Daihatsu Copen generations
Generation yearTurning circle
Copen, Model year 2003 (1.Generation)9 m
  • Copen, Model year 2003 (1.Generation) 9 m
The turning circle of the current generation of Copen is 9 m.

The turning circle compared to other Daihatsu models

How does the turning circle of the Daihatsu Copen compare to it's nearest competitors?

Daihatsu Copen vs. similar cars
Turning circle: Daihatsu Copen vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Suzuki Cappuccino 19948 m
Daihatsu Copen 20039 m
NSU Wankel-Spider 19649 m
Mazda MX-5 19909 m
Fiat 124 Spider 196610 m
Fiat 850 196410 m
BMW Z1 198910 m
ALPINA Roadster Z1 199010 m
Fiat Barchetta 199510 m
Alfa Romeo Spider 196610 m
Renault Wind 201010 m
BMW 507 195610 m
BMW Z3 199610 m
Porsche 914 196910 m
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse 199610 m
Ford Streetka 200211 m
Opel Speedster 200011 m
Honda S2000 200411 m
BMW Z8 200011 m
Fiat Dino 196611 m
  • suzukiSuzuki Cappuccino 1994 8 m
  • daihatsuDaihatsu Copen 2003 9 m
  • NSU Wankel-Spider 1964 9 m
  • mazdaMazda MX-5 1990 9 m
  • fiatFiat 124 Spider 1966 10 m
  • fiatFiat 850 1964 10 m
  • bmwBMW Z1 1989 10 m
  • alpinaALPINA Roadster Z1 1990 10 m
  • fiatFiat Barchetta 1995 10 m
  • Alfa Romeo Spider 1966 10 m
  • renaultRenault Wind 2010 10 m
  • bmwBMW 507 1956 10 m
  • bmwBMW Z3 1996 10 m
  • porschePorsche 914 1969 10 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse 1996 10 m
  • fordFord Streetka 2002 11 m
  • opelOpel Speedster 2000 11 m
  • hondaHonda S2000 2004 11 m
  • bmwBMW Z8 2000 11 m
  • fiatFiat Dino 1966 11 m

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