Comparison: Turning circle Fiat 500 vs. competitors 2025

Over the generations, the Fiat 500's turning circle has seen more evolution than a Darwinian chart. From the 8.60 meters of the original 500 110/120 (1957-1965) to the 9.70 meters of the latest 500 500 F1A (2020-now), one might argue that the Fiat 500 has strayed from its roots. However, in reality, this change reflects advancements in safety, comfort, and design aesthetics that necessitate a slightly larger footprint. The fact that it has managed to keep its turning circle under 10 meters, despite these changes, is akin to keeping your waistline in check after a tour of Italy - commendable, to say the least.

Comparing the turning circle within the Fiat family is like assessing the agility of gladiators in the Colosseum. While the Topolino models, with their dainty 7.20m turning circles, dance around like nimble fighters, the newer Fiat 500 models, especially the 500e variants at 9.70 meters, demonstrate a heftier presence in the arena. Yet, they stand proud, outmaneuvering larger siblings such as the Tipo and the Ducato models, which boast turning circles of up to 11.30 meters and beyond. In this familial contest, the Fiat 500 proves to be more agile than many, albeit a little less so than the flyweight champions of the past.

Venturing outside the Fiat family, our little Italian compares quite favorably with its contemporaries. Take, for instance, the Nissan Leaf and the BMW i3, both with a turning circle of 10.40 meters, making our Fiat look like a ballerina in comparison. Then we have the giants, like the Volkswagen T-Roc and the Mercedes-Benz GLB, with their 11.10 and 11.70m diameters respectively, making them seem like lumbering beasts next to our sprightly Fiat. It's akin to bringing a knife to a gunfight, yet somehow, dancing between the bullets. Yes, the Fiat 500, especially in its electric avatar, faces stiff competition, but in the tight corners and narrow lanes of the city, it remains as agile as a cat on a hot tin roof.