Comparison: Turning circle Mazda 626 vs. competitors 2025
Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Hatchbacks like the Mazda 626 2.0 TD-DI are often used in cities because they offer a lot of practicality for their relatively short length, which in this case is 4590 mm. But their practicality is enhanced by a good turning circle, which makes them easier to manoeuvre even in narrow city streets.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the 626 2.0 TD-DI to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4590 mm and wheelbase of 2610 mm, the Mazda 626 2.0 TD-DI has a turning circle of 10 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Ligier JS 50 Diesel Progress ACT ( ), which is 8 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the JS 50 Diesel Progress ACT is 0 mm and the length is 4590 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11 m belongs to the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco . It’s wheelbase is 2546 mm and width is 1729 mm.
Mazda 626 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
Mazda 626 generations
| Generation year | Turning circle |
|---|---|
| 626, Model year 1979 (CB2) | 10 m |
| 626, Model year 1980 (CB2 (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
| 626, Model year 1983 (GC) | 10 m |
| 626, Model year 1987 (GD/GV) | 10 m |
| 626, Model year 1992 (GE) | 10 m |
| 626, Model year 1997 (GF/GW) | 10 m |
| 626, Model year 1999 (GF/GW (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
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626, Model year 1979 (CB2) 10 m
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626, Model year 1980 ) (CB2 (1. Facelift) 10 m
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626, Model year 1983 (GC) 10 m
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626, Model year 1987 (GD/GV) 10 m
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626, Model year 1992 (GE) 10 m
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626, Model year 1997 (GF/GW) 10 m
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626, Model year 1999 ) (GF/GW (1. Facelift) 10 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (CB2) from 1979 and last generation (GF/GW (1. Facelift)) from 1999 is 0 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of 626 is 10 m.
Variants
The turning circle compared to other Mazda models
Mazda 626 vs other current cars by Mazda
How does the turning circle of the Mazda 626 compare to it's nearest competitors?
Mazda 626 vs. similar cars
| Car model | Turning circle |
|---|---|
| Ligier JS 50 2019 | 8 m |
| Aixam Sensation 2017 | 8 m |
| Aixam Emotion 2020 | 8 m |
| Microcar M.Go 2016 | 8 m |
| Microcar Dué 2017 | 8 m |
| Volvo 340/360 1982 | 9 m |
| Casalini 550 2022 | 9 m |
| Casalini M20 2022 | 9 m |
| Mazda 626 1999 | 10 m |
| Audi A3 1998 | 10 m |
| Rover 25 2000 | 10 m |
| Alfa Romeo 145 1994 | 10 m |
| Renault R20 1976 | 10 m |
| VW Fox 2005 | 10 m |
| KIA Picanto 2004 | 10 m |
| VW Golf 1974 | 10 m |
| Audi A2 2000 | 10 m |
| Mazda 3 2003 | 10 m |
| Toyota Avensis 1998 | 10 m |
| Fiat Stilo 2001 | 10 m |
| Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 | 10 m |
| Fiat Brava 1995 | 10 m |
| Fiat Bravo 1995 | 10 m |
| Rover 45 2000 | 10 m |
| Citroen Xsara 1997 | 10 m |
| MG ZR 2001 | 10 m |
| VW Beetle 1998 | 10 m |
| VW Arteon 2020 | 11 m |
| Alfa Romeo 147 2001 | 11 m |
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Ligier JS 50 2019 8 m
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Aixam Sensation 2017
8 m
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Aixam Emotion 2020
8 m
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Microcar M.Go 2016 8 m
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Microcar Dué 2017 8 m
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Volvo 340/360 1982
9 m
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Casalini 550 2022 9 m
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Casalini M20 2022 9 m
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Mazda 626 1999
10 m
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Audi A3 1998
10 m
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Rover 25 2000
10 m
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Alfa Romeo 145 1994 10 m
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Renault R20 1976
10 m
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VW Fox 2005
10 m
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KIA Picanto 2004
10 m
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VW Golf 1974
10 m
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Audi A2 2000
10 m
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Mazda 3 2003
10 m
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Toyota Avensis 1998
10 m
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Fiat Stilo 2001
10 m
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Mitsubishi Carisma 1995
10 m
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Fiat Brava 1995
10 m
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Fiat Bravo 1995
10 m
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Rover 45 2000
10 m
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Citroen Xsara 1997
10 m
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MG ZR 2001
10 m
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VW Beetle 1998
10 m
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VW Arteon 2020
11 m
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Alfa Romeo 147 2001 11 m
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Turning circle
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