Comparison: Turning circle Datsun Laurel vs. competitors 2025
Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the Datsun Laurel 2.8 Diesel 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 Laurel 2.8 Diesel to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s
length of 4635 mm and
wheelbase of 2670 mm,
the Datsun Laurel 2.8 Diesel has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Volvo 240 2.3 (240 ), which is
9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the 240 2.3 is 2640 mm and the length is 4635 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 12 m belongs to the Lancia Thesis 2.4 jtd 20v . It’s wheelbase is 2803 mm and width is 1830 mm.
Datsun Laurel - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
Datsun Laurel generationsGeneration year | Turning circle |
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Laurel, Model year 1977 (1.Generation) | 11 m |
Laurel, Model year 1981 (2.Generation) | 11 m |
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Laurel, Model year 1977 (1.Generation)
11 m
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Laurel, Model year 1981 (2.Generation)
11 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 1977 and last generation (2.Generation) from 1981 is 0 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Laurel is 11 m.
The turning circle compared to other Datsun models
How does the turning circle of the Datsun Laurel compare to it's nearest competitors?
Turning circle: Datsun Laurel vs. similar carsCar model | Turning circle |
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Volvo 240 1982 | 9 m |
Rover 200 1985 | 9 m |
Subaru L-Serie 1984 | 9 m |
Hyundai Elantra 2000 | 10 m |
Suzuki Liana 2004 | 10 m |
Lancia Lybra 1999 | 10 m |
KIA Optima 2012 | 10 m |
Toyota Camry 1983 | 10 m |
Opel Senator 1978 | 10 m |
Peugeot 305 1978 | 10 m |
Lancia Thema 1985 | 10 m |
Mercedes-Benz 190 1983 | 10 m |
ALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 (5er-Reihe) 1981 | 10 m |
BMW 5er-Reihe 1981 | 10 m |
VW Santana 1981 | 10 m |
Lancia Trevi 1982 | 10 m |
Renault R18 1978 | 10 m |
Datsun Laurel 1981 | 11 m |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 | 11 m |
Skoda Superb 2008 | 11 m |
Peugeot 605 1990 | 11 m |
Jaguar XF 2008 | 11 m |
Toyota Cressida 1978 | 11 m |
Talbot Solara 1980 | 11 m |
Alfa Romeo 6 1979 | 11 m |
Peugeot 505 1985 | 11 m |
Talbot Tagora 1981 | 11 m |
Lancia Thesis 2002 | 12 m |
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