Comparison: Turning circle Mitsubishi Lancer vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Sedans like the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec 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 Lancer 1.6 ClearTec to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4570 mm and wheelbase of 2635 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 ClearTec has a turning circle of 10 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Volvo 240 2.3 (240 ), which is 9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the 240 2.3 is 2640 mm and the length is 4570 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11 m belongs to the Alfa Romeo 166 2.0 16V T.Spark . It’s wheelbase is 2700 mm and width is 1815 mm.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Mitsubishi models
Variants

Mitsubishi Lancer - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Mitsubishi Lancer generations

Mitsubishi Lancer generations
Generation year	Turning circle
Lancer, Model year 1984 (3.Generation)	10 m
Lancer, Model year 1988 (4.Generation)	10 m
Lancer, Model year 1992 (5.Generation)	10 m
Lancer, Model year 1996 (6.Generation)	10 m
Lancer, Model year 2007 (8.Generation)	10 m
Lancer, Model year 2014 (8.Generation (1. Facelift))	10 m
Lancer, Model year 2003 (7.Generation)	12 m

Lancer, Model year 1984 (3.Generation) 10 m
Lancer, Model year 1988 (4.Generation) 10 m
Lancer, Model year 1992 (5.Generation) 10 m
Lancer, Model year 1996 (6.Generation) 10 m
Lancer, Model year 2007 (8.Generation) 10 m
Lancer, Model year 2014 ) (8.Generation (1. Facelift) 10 m
Lancer, Model year 2003 (7.Generation) 12 m

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (3.Generation) from 1984 and last generation (8.Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2014 is 0 m.

The turning circle of the current generation of Lancer is 10 m.

Variants

Mitsubishi Lancer variants: Lancer Sportback vs. Lancer Sportlimousine

Turning circle: Mitsubishi Lancer variants
Variant name	Turning circle
Lancer Sportback	10 m
Lancer Sportlimousine	10 m

Lancer Sportback 10 m
Lancer Sportlimousine 10 m

The turning circle compared to other Mitsubishi models

Mitsubishi Lancer vs other current cars by Mitsubishi

Turning circle: Lancer vs. other models by Mitsubishi
Variant name	Turning circle
Colt	10 m
Outlander	11 m
ASX	11 m
Grandis	11 m

Colt 10 m
Outlander 11 m
ASX 11 m
Grandis 11 m

How does the turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mitsubishi Lancer vs. similar cars

Turning circle: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. similar cars
Car model	Turning circle
Volvo 240 1982	9 m
Volvo 264/265/262 1974	9 m
Mitsubishi Lancer 2014	10 m
Alfa Romeo 164 1988	10 m
Renault R21 1986	10 m
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse 1993	10 m
Chevrolet Epica 2006	10 m
Chevrolet Cruze 2009	10 m
Mercedes-Benz 190 1983	10 m
Lancia Thema 1985	10 m
Subaru Legacy 1989	10 m
Daewoo Espero 1995	10 m
Fiat Linea 2007	10 m
Opel Senator 1978	10 m
Renault Fluence 2010	11 m
Suzuki Kizashi 2010	11 m
Lada Vesta 2017	11 m
Renault Latitude 2011	11 m
Chevrolet Malibu 2012	11 m
Cadillac ATS 2012	11 m
Mazda Xedos 6 1992	11 m
Alfa Romeo 156 1997	11 m
SEAT Exeo 2009	11 m
Nissan Maxima 1989	11 m
Audi A6 1994	11 m
Alfa Romeo 6 1979	11 m
Audi A4 1994	11 m
Alfa Romeo 166 1998	11 m