Comparison: Turning circle Kia Magentis vs. competitors 2025
Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the Kia Magentis 2.0 CRDi 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 Magentis 2.0 CRDi to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s
length of 4800 mm and
wheelbase of 2720 mm,
the Kia Magentis 2.0 CRDi has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi (TF ), which is
10 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Optima 1.7 CRDi is 2795 mm and the length is 4800 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 12 m belongs to the Lancia Thesis 2.4 jtd 20v . It’s wheelbase is 2803 mm and width is 1830 mm.
Kia Magentis - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
Kia Magentis generationsGeneration year | Turning circle |
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Magentis, Model year 2001 (GD) | 0 m |
Magentis, Model year 2003 (GD (1. Facelift)) | 0 m |
Magentis, Model year 2006 (MG) | 11 m |
Magentis, Model year 2009 (MG (1. Facelift)) | 11 m |
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Magentis, Model year 2001 (GD)
0 m
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Magentis, Model year 2003 ) (GD (1. Facelift)
0 m
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Magentis, Model year 2006 (MG)
11 m
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Magentis, Model year 2009 ) (MG (1. Facelift)
11 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (GD) from 2001 and last generation (MG (1. Facelift)) from 2009 is 11 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Magentis is 11 m.
The turning circle compared to other Kia models
Turning circle: Magentis vs. other models by KiaVariant name | Turning circle |
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Picanto | 9 m |
Sportage | 10 m |
Niro EV | 10 m |
Niro Hybrid | 10 m |
EV3 | 10 m |
e-Niro | 10 m |
Niro | 10 m |
XCeed | 10 m |
Ceed | 10 m |
Ceed GT | 10 m |
Ceed Sportswagon | 10 m |
ProCeed | 10 m |
ProCeed GT | 10 m |
Stonic | 10 m |
EV6 | 11 m |
Sorento | 11 m |
PV5 Cargo | 11 m |
PV5 Passenger | 11 m |
EV9 | 12 m |
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Picanto
9 m
-
Sportage
10 m
-
Niro EV
10 m
-
Niro Hybrid
10 m
-
EV3
10 m
-
e-Niro
10 m
-
Niro
10 m
-
XCeed
10 m
-
Ceed
10 m
-
Ceed GT
10 m
-
Ceed Sportswagon
10 m
-
ProCeed
10 m
-
ProCeed GT
10 m
-
Stonic
10 m
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EV6
11 m
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Sorento
11 m
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PV5 Cargo
11 m
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PV5 Passenger
11 m
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EV9
12 m
How does the turning circle of the Kia Magentis compare to it's nearest competitors?
Turning circle: Kia Magentis vs. similar carsCar model | Turning circle |
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KIA Optima 2012 | 10 m |
Lancia Lybra 1999 | 10 m |
Hyundai Elantra 2000 | 10 m |
Suzuki Liana 2004 | 10 m |
Chevrolet Epica 2006 | 10 m |
Chevrolet Cruze 2009 | 10 m |
Chevrolet Aveo 2006 | 10 m |
Fiat Linea 2007 | 10 m |
Infiniti G 2009 | 10 m |
Dacia Logan 2005 | 10 m |
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse 1993 | 10 m |
KIA Magentis 2009 | 11 m |
Skoda Superb 2008 | 11 m |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 | 11 m |
Peugeot 605 1990 | 11 m |
Jaguar XF 2008 | 11 m |
Suzuki Kizashi 2010 | 11 m |
Renault Latitude 2011 | 11 m |
Chevrolet Malibu 2012 | 11 m |
Brilliance BS4 2008 | 11 m |
Cadillac ATS 2012 | 11 m |
SEAT Exeo 2009 | 11 m |
Renault Fluence 2010 | 11 m |
Lada Priora 2008 | 11 m |
Lada Kalina 2006 | 11 m |
Audi A6 1994 | 11 m |
Nissan Maxima 1989 | 11 m |
Lancia Thesis 2002 | 12 m |
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