Comparison: Turning circle Honda Jazz vs. competitors 2025

When we talk about the twisting, turning, dancing-around-pylons abilities of a vehicle, we're really talking about how gracefully it can pirouette in a narrow parking space, isn't it? Enter the Honda Jazz - a car that doesn't just waltz; it tangos through tight spots with the finesse of a ballroom expert. But how has this automotive dancer's turning circle evolved over the years? And more importantly, how does it stack up against its rivals in this automotive ballet?

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

Let’s take a trip down memory lane. The Honda Jazz first tiptoed onto the scene in 1984 with a turning circle of 9.20 meters. Quite nimble, I'd say. But, as the years went by, the Jazz spread its wings (or should I say, widened its turning radius), reaching a more substantial but still respectable 10.10 meters in its latest rendition. The journey saw this compact maestro gracefully accepting its growth, from a sprightly 9.20 meters to a more mature 10.80 meters, and settling now in a sensible middle ground. It’s as if with age, our Jazz has learned a few new steps but still knows the value of a tight twirl.

Honda Jazz generations
  • Jazz, Model year 1984 (1.Generation) 9 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2002 (2.Generation) 9 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2004 ) (2.Generation (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2008 (3.Generation) 10 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2011 ) (3.Generation (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2015 (4.Generation) 10 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2018 ) (4.Generation (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2020 (Jazz 5.Generation) 10 m
  • Jazz, Model year 2023 ) (Jazz 5. Generation (1. Facelift) 10 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 1984 and last generation (Jazz 5. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2023 is 1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Jazz is 10 m.

Variants

Honda Jazz variants: Jazz vs. Jazz Crosstar
  • Jazz 10 m
  • Jazz Crosstar 10 m

The turning circle compared to other Honda models

In the grand ballroom of Honda, where the waltzes of the Civics and the tangos of the CR-Vs dazzle, our Jazz maintains its poise with a turning circle that's notably nimbler than many of its siblings. With a Civic pirouetting at 11.00 meters and the CR-V making grander arcs at 11.40 meters, the Jazz shows them it’s not about the size of the dance floor, but how you move on it. And let's not even start on the NSX’s grand 12.10-meter gestures - splendid, but hardly the partner for a crowded parking lot dance-off.

Honda Jazz vs other current cars by Honda
  • Jazz 10 m
  • Jazz Crosstar 10 m
  • Civic 11 m
  • e:Ny1 11 m
  • ZR-V 11 m
  • CR-V 11 m
  • HR-V 11 m
  • Civic Type R 12 m

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

So, how does our plucky Jazz compare when the competitors crash the party? The likes of the VW T-Cross and Hyundai Bayon come gliding in with their 10.60 meters, attempting to match our Jazz step for step. Yet, in a dance of dimensions, the Jazz knows its footwork well, striking a balance between size and agility. And when the heavyweights like the Toyota Prius+ stretch out to 11.20 meters, our Jazz merely twirls closer, reminding us that in the urban dance of driving, sometimes less is more. So, next time you find yourself in a tight spot, remember, the Honda Jazz isn’t just making turns; it’s making moves.

Honda Jazz vs. similar cars
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  • ARI Motors 452/802 2019 6 m
  • ARI Motors Soleno 2024 7 m
  • ARI Motors 902 2023 7 m
  • Silence S04 Nanocar 2024 7 m
  • fiatFiat Topolino 2023 7 m
  • citroenCitroen Ami 2024 7 m
  • ARI Motors Bruni 2024 8 m
  • aixamAixam Ambition 2023 8 m
  • aixamAixam Minauto 2023 8 m
  • daewooDaewoo Nexia 1995 9 m
  • Ligier Myli 2023 9 m
  • aixamAixam Mega 2024 9 m
  • hondaHonda Jazz 2023 10 m
  • hyundaiHyundai i30 2024 10 m
  • skodaSkoda Scala 2024 10 m
  • mazdaMazda 2 Hybrid 2024 10 m
  • alpineAlpine A290 2024 10 m
  • bydBYD Dolphin 2023 10 m
  • vwVW ID.3 2023 10 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 508 2023 10 m
  • GWM ORA 03 2024 11 m
  • audiAudi Q2 2020 11 m
  • toyotaToyota Supra 2019 11 m
  • renaultRenault Arkana 2023 11 m
  • lexusLexus UX 2019 11 m

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