Comparison: Turning circle Honda Accord vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 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 Accord 2.2 i-DTEC to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4725 mm and wheelbase of 2705 mm, the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Volvo 760 2.3 Turbo Intercooler Kat. (760 ), which is 9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the 760 2.3 Turbo Intercooler Kat. is 2770 mm and the length is 4725 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 12 m belongs to the Mazda Xedos 9 2.5 V6 . It’s wheelbase is 2750 mm and width is 1770 mm.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Honda models
Variants

Honda Accord - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Honda Accord generations

Honda Accord generations
Generation year	Turning circle
Accord, Model year 1976 (1.Generation)	10 m
Accord, Model year 1981 (2.Generation)	10 m
Accord, Model year 1985 (3.Generation)	10 m
Accord, Model year 1989 (4.Generation)	10 m
Accord, Model year 1993 (5.Generation)	11 m
Accord, Model year 1996 (5.Generation (1. Facelift))	11 m
Accord, Model year 1998 (6.Generation)	11 m
Accord, Model year 2008 (8.Generation)	11 m
Accord, Model year 2011 (8.Generation (1. Facelift))	11 m
Accord, Model year 2003 (7.Generation)	12 m
Accord, Model year 2006 (7.Generation (1. Facelift))	12 m

Accord, Model year 1976 (1.Generation) 10 m
Accord, Model year 1981 (2.Generation) 10 m
Accord, Model year 1985 (3.Generation) 10 m
Accord, Model year 1989 (4.Generation) 10 m
Accord, Model year 1993 (5.Generation) 11 m
Accord, Model year 1996 ) (5.Generation (1. Facelift) 11 m
Accord, Model year 1998 (6.Generation) 11 m
Accord, Model year 2008 (8.Generation) 11 m
Accord, Model year 2011 ) (8.Generation (1. Facelift) 11 m
Accord, Model year 2003 (7.Generation) 12 m
Accord, Model year 2006 ) (7.Generation (1. Facelift) 12 m

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 1976 and last generation (8.Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2011 is 1 m.

The turning circle of the current generation of Accord is 11 m.

Variants

Honda Accord variants: Accord Limousine vs. Accord Tourer

Turning circle: Honda Accord variants
Variant name	Turning circle
Accord Limousine	11 m
Accord Tourer	11 m

Accord Limousine 11 m
Accord Tourer 11 m

The turning circle compared to other Honda models

Honda Accord vs other current cars by Honda

Turning circle: Accord vs. other models by Honda
Variant name	Turning circle
Jazz	10 m
Jazz Crosstar	10 m
Civic	11 m
e:Ny1	11 m
ZR-V	11 m
Prelude	11 m
CR-V	11 m
HR-V	11 m
Civic Type R	12 m

Jazz 10 m
Jazz Crosstar 10 m
Civic 11 m
e:Ny1 11 m
ZR-V 11 m
Prelude 11 m
CR-V 11 m
HR-V 11 m
Civic Type R 12 m

How does the turning circle of the Honda Accord compare to it's nearest competitors?

Honda Accord vs. similar cars

Turning circle: Honda Accord vs. similar cars
Car model	Turning circle
Volvo 740/760 1987	9 m
KIA Optima 2012	10 m
Lancia Lybra 1999	10 m
Hyundai Elantra 2000	10 m
Suzuki Liana 2004	10 m
Chevrolet Cruze 2009	10 m
Infiniti G 2009	10 m
Fiat Linea 2007	10 m
Chevrolet Epica 2006	10 m
Honda Accord 2011	11 m
Skoda Superb 2008	11 m
Alfa Romeo 159 2005	11 m
Peugeot 605 1990	11 m
Jaguar XF 2008	11 m
Renault Latitude 2011	11 m
Chevrolet Malibu 2012	11 m
Suzuki Kizashi 2010	11 m
Cadillac ATS 2012	11 m
SEAT Exeo 2009	11 m
Renault Fluence 2010	11 m
Brilliance BS4 2008	11 m
Lada Priora 2008	11 m
Alfa Romeo 166 1998	11 m
Lancia Thesis 2002	12 m
Mazda Xedos 9 1993	12 m