Comparison: Turning circle Ford Fiesta vs. competitors 2025

Speaking of sixpences, the Fiesta's twirling proficiency has had an intriguing history. From its plucky beginnings in the '70s, the Fiesta’s turning circle has stayed remarkably consistent at 9.8 meters through multiple generations. That's right, for Fiesta I, II, III, and IV, the ability to flip a U-ie remained unchanged. It wasn’t until the not-so-noughty Fiesta V and VI made their on-stage debut with a tad more robust 9.9 and 10.3 meters respectively that we saw any major change to the choreography. However, the designers obviously missed the dainty days, and trimmed it back to a nimble 9.8 meters with the current model.

In Ford's current line-up, Fiesta sits comfortably among its siblings with quite the advantage in daintiness. If we were to measure peers like the Puma, Tourneo, and Transit models, we would find them lumbering behind with turning circles ranging from the 'I might need an extra shuffle' 10.5 meters to the 'Just give me a minute, will you?' 11.9 meters. In the battle of the ballet, Ford Fiesta reigns with impressive poise over its stablemates, proving size isn’t everything when it comes to mastering the parking lot pivot.

How does the Fiesta fare when jostling with other marques? Well, imagine the car park is a dance floor. In one corner, you have the Hyundai Getz stepping out with a wider turning radius at 11 meters, while the Ford Ka+ is nipping at Fiesta’s heels with a comparable 10.1 meters. The plucky Fiat Cinquecento does a lively jig with a mere 9.4 meters and - heavens above - the smart fortwo could spin within an 8.7-meter circle wearing a blindfold. On the longer end, Renault Safrane stretches at a luxurious 10.8 meters, showing that sometimes, a leisurely waltz is preferable to a frenetic tango. So, whether you're ballet bounding or hip-hop hopping around town, the Ford Fiesta’s turning episode has a twist that can suit almost any number. Just remember, the tighter you can turn, the quicker you can escape the traffic and get home in time for tea... or Top Gear reruns, am I right?