Comparison: Turning circle Suzuki SJ vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Off-road vehicles like the Suzuki SJ Samurai Plane 1.3 U-Kat. are built to handle rough terrain and challenging conditions. One key feature (apart from the ground clearance of 0 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 SJ Samurai Plane 1.3 U-Kat. to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 3440 mm and wheelbase of 2030 mm, the Suzuki SJ Samurai Plane 1.3 U-Kat. has a turning circle of 9 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has NSU Sport-Prinz (Typ 41 ), which is 8 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Sport-Prinz is 2000 mm and the length is 3440 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 12 m belongs to the Glas 1004 . It’s wheelbase is 2100 mm and width is 1500 mm.