Comparison: Turning circle Honda Civic vs. competitors 2025

When we take a trip down memory lane, the Civic’s turning circle has witnessed some changes over the years. Starting with the 1st Generation Civic from 1973-1979, it featured a turning circle of 9.40 meters. Moving on to the 2nd and 4th Generations, the turning circle increased to 9.60 meters, while the 3rd Generation in 1983-1987 had a slightly smaller turning circle of 9.20 meters. The 5th and 6th Generations saw an increase in the turning circle, with 9.80 meters and 10.00 meters, respectively. Later on, in the 7th and 8th Generations, the turning circle ranged between 11.00 meters and 11.80 meters, showing a significant increase over the years. Finally, the 9th Generation had a turning circle of 11.90 meters, which was slightly reduced to 11.30 meters after its facelift in 2015-2018. Fast-forward to today, the 11th Generation prides itself on a turning circle of 11.00 meters, maintaining its urban agility.

Comparing the Civic to other Honda models, the well-known electric Honda e has a better turning circle with just 9.20 meters, understandably due to its more compact design. The Honda Jazz has a turning circle of 10.70 meters and its counterpart, the Jazz Crosstar, comes in at 10.10 meters, both being slightly better than the current Civic. Speaking of the bigger models, the Civic stands toe-to-toe with the Honda HR-V at 11.00 meters and proves to be better than both the CR-V and the performance-oriented Civic Type R with 11.40 meters and 12.10 meters, respectively.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some of its nearest competitors. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, a fierce rival, shares the same turning circle of 11.00 meters. The Hyundai IONIQ boasts a turning circle of 10.60 meters, slightly outmaneuvering the current Civic. Other close competitors like the Ford Focus and Mazda 3 stand at 10.70 meters and 10.60 meters, respectively, offering better turning circles. However, the Civic is on par with the likes of the Renault Mégane (11.20 meters) and outshines the Subaru Impreza with its significantly larger turning circle of 11.60 meters. Furthermore, it manages to beat the BMW 1er-Reihe with a turning circle of 11.40 meters, allowing the Civic to hold its own in this highly competitive segment.