Comparison: Turning circle Lexus GS vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the Lexus GS 300h 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 GS 300h to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4880 mm and wheelbase of 2855 mm, the Lexus GS 300h has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Volvo 960 3.0 24V (960 ), which is 9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the 960 3.0 24V is 2770 mm and the length is 4880 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13 m belongs to the Jaguar Daimler Double Six . It’s wheelbase is 2865 mm and width is 1770 mm.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Lexus models

Lexus GS - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Lexus GS generations

Lexus GS generations
Generation year	Turning circle
GS, Model year 1993 (S14)	11 m
GS, Model year 2000 (S16)	11 m
GS, Model year 2005 (S19)	11 m
GS, Model year 2008 (S19 (1. Facelift))	11 m
GS, Model year 2010 (S19 (2. Facelift))	11 m
GS, Model year 2012 (L10)	11 m
GS, Model year 2015 (L10 (1. Facelift))	11 m

GS, Model year 1993 (S14) 11 m
GS, Model year 2000 (S16) 11 m
GS, Model year 2005 (S19) 11 m
GS, Model year 2008 ) (S19 (1. Facelift) 11 m
GS, Model year 2010 ) (S19 (2. Facelift) 11 m
GS, Model year 2012 (L10) 11 m
GS, Model year 2015 ) (L10 (1. Facelift) 11 m

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (S14) from 1993 and last generation (L10 (1. Facelift)) from 2015 is 0 m.

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

The turning circle compared to other Lexus models

Lexus GS vs other current cars by Lexus

Turning circle: GS vs. other models by Lexus
Variant name	Turning circle
UX e	10 m
LBX	10 m
RC	11 m
RC F	11 m
UX	11 m
RX	12 m
NX	12 m
ES	12 m
LM	13 m

UX e 10 m
LBX 10 m
RC 11 m
RC F 11 m
UX 11 m
RX 12 m
NX 12 m
ES 12 m
LM 13 m

How does the turning circle of the Lexus GS compare to it's nearest competitors?

Lexus GS vs. similar cars

Turning circle: Lexus GS vs. similar cars
Car model	Turning circle
Volvo 940/960 1994	9 m
Lexus IS 1999	10 m
Jaguar X-Type 2001	10 m
Daewoo Evanda 2002	10 m
Lexus GS 2015	11 m
Infiniti Q50 2013	11 m
Jaguar XE 2015	11 m
Infiniti Q70 2014	11 m
Renault Talisman 2016	11 m
Cadillac CT6 2016	11 m
Jaguar XF 2008	11 m
Infiniti M 2010	11 m
NSU Ro 80 1967	11 m
Opel Diplomat 1964	11 m
Hyundai XG 1999	11 m
Volvo S60/V60 2000	11 m
Lexus LS 1990	12 m
Hyundai Grandeur 2005	12 m
Jaguar Daimler 1985	13 m