Comparison: Turning circle Lancia Prisma vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the Lancia Prisma 1500 are a popular choice for their balance of comfort, performance, and practicality. While they may not offer the same level of cargo space as station wagons, a good turning circle can help them navigate narow streets. Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the Prisma 1500 to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4180 mm and wheelbase of 2475 mm, the Lancia Prisma 1500 has a turning circle of 10 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Rover 216 (XH ), which is 9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the 216 is 2450 mm and the length is 4180 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11 m belongs to the Lada Kalina 1.6 8V . It’s wheelbase is 2470 mm and width is 1700 mm.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Lancia models

Lancia Prisma - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Lancia Prisma generations

Lancia Prisma generations
Generation year	Turning circle
Prisma, Model year 1983 (831)	10 m
Prisma, Model year 1986 (831 (1. Facelift))	10 m

Prisma, Model year 1983 (831) 10 m
Prisma, Model year 1986 ) (831 (1. Facelift) 10 m

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (831) from 1983 and last generation (831 (1. Facelift)) from 1986 is 0 m.

The turning circle of the current generation of Prisma is 10 m.

The turning circle compared to other Lancia models

Lancia Prisma vs other current cars by Lancia

Turning circle: Prisma vs. other models by Lancia
Variant name	Turning circle
Ypsilon Elettrica	10 m
Ypsilon Ibrida	10 m

Ypsilon Elettrica 10 m
Ypsilon Ibrida 10 m

How does the turning circle of the Lancia Prisma compare to it's nearest competitors?

Lancia Prisma vs. similar cars

Turning circle: Lancia Prisma vs. similar cars
Car model	Turning circle
Rover 200 1985	9 m
Mitsubishi Tredia 1982	9 m
Volvo 240 1982	9 m
Volvo 740/760 1987	9 m
Lancia Prisma 1986	10 m
Lancia Trevi 1982	10 m
Fiat Tempra 1990	10 m
Toyota Camry 1983	10 m
Rover (Austin) Montego 1985	10 m
Subaru Legacy 1989	10 m
Lancia Thema 1985	10 m
Mercedes-Benz 190 1983	10 m
Renault R21 1986	10 m
Alfa Romeo 164 1988	10 m
SEAT Cordoba 1993	10 m
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1978	10 m
Renault R18 1978	10 m
Chevrolet Aveo 2006	10 m
Alfa Romeo Giulia 1962	10 m
Fiat Marea 1996	10 m
Lancia Dedra 1994	10 m
VW Bora 1998	10 m
Opel Vectra 1988	11 m
Opel Omega 1986	11 m
Peugeot 505 1985	11 m
Nissan Maxima 1989	11 m
Lada Priora 2008	11 m
Lada Kalina 2006	11 m