Comparison: Turning circle Lada Niva/Taiga/4x4 vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Off-road vehicles like the Lada 4x4 1.7 LPG are built to handle rough terrain and challenging conditions. One key feature (apart from the ground clearance of 220 mm) that contributes to their off-road capabilities is a good turning circle, which allows them to make sharp turns and navigate tight spaces while driving over uneven ground. Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the 4x4 1.7 LPG to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 3720 mm and wheelbase of 2200 mm, the Lada 4x4 1.7 LPG has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Suzuki Jimny 1.3 (FJ ), which is 9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Jimny 1.3 is 2250 mm and the length is 3720 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11 m belongs to the Mercedes-Benz 280 GE Station-Wagen kurz . It’s wheelbase is 2400 mm and width is 1700 mm.