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 generations
  • Laurel, Model year 1977 (1.Generation) 11 m
  • 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?

Datsun Laurel vs. similar cars
  • volvoVolvo 240 1982 9 m
  • roverRover 200 1985 9 m
  • subaruSubaru L-Serie 1984 9 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Elantra 2000 10 m
  • suzukiSuzuki Liana 2004 10 m
  • lanciaLancia Lybra 1999 10 m
  • kiaKIA Optima 2012 10 m
  • toyotaToyota Camry 1983 10 m
  • opelOpel Senator 1978 10 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 305 1978 10 m
  • lanciaLancia Thema 1985 10 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz 190 1983 10 m
  • alpinaALPINA B5/B7/B9/B10/D5/D10 1981 (5er-Reihe) 10 m
  • bmwBMW 5er-Reihe 1981 10 m
  • vwVW Santana 1981 10 m
  • lanciaLancia Trevi 1982 10 m
  • renaultRenault R18 1978 10 m
  • datsunDatsun Laurel 1981 11 m
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2005 11 m
  • skodaSkoda Superb 2008 11 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 605 1990 11 m
  • jaguarJaguar XF 2008 11 m
  • toyotaToyota Cressida 1978 11 m
  • Talbot Solara 1980 11 m
  • Alfa Romeo 6 1979 11 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 505 1985 11 m
  • Talbot Tagora 1981 11 m
  • lanciaLancia Thesis 2002 12 m

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