Comparison: Turning circle VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a One of the primary uses for vehicles like the VW Nutzfahrzeuge T7 Kastenwagen Plus lang 2.0 TDI van is transporting large groups of people or a large volume of cargo. These vans are favored for this purpose due to their roomy interiors and practical design. However, their length (5450 mm) and extended wheelbase (3500 mm ) can make them challenging to maneuver in confined areas. A van with a good turning radius is able to make sharp turns and easily navigate tight spaces, which is especially helpful when backing into a parking spot or driving into a narrow driveway.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the T7 Kastenwagen Plus lang 2.0 TDI to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 5450 mm and wheelbase of 3500 mm, the VW Nutzfahrzeuge T7 Kastenwagen Plus lang 2.0 TDI has a turning circle of 13 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Opel Movano Cargo L1H1 3,5t 2.2 Diesel (Y ), which is 10 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Movano Cargo L1H1 3,5t 2.2 Diesel is 3000 mm and the length is 5450 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13 m belongs to the Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse 220 d . It’s wheelbase is 3150 mm and width is 1920 mm.

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter generations
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter generations
Generation yearTurning circle
Transporter, Model year 1979 (Transporter T3)10 m
Transporter, Model year 1967 (T2)11 m
Transporter, Model year 1972 (T2 (1. Facelift))11 m
Transporter, Model year 1990 (Transporter T4)11 m
Transporter, Model year 1996 (Transporter T4 (1. Facelift))11 m
Transporter, Model year 2003 (Transporter T5)11 m
Transporter, Model year 2009 (Transporter T5 (1. Facelift))11 m
Transporter, Model year 2015 (Transporter T6)11 m
Transporter, Model year 2019 (Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift))11 m
Transporter, Model year 1950 (T1)12 m
Transporter, Model year 2021 (Transporter T7)13 m
  • Transporter, Model year 1979 (Transporter T3) 10 m
  • Transporter, Model year 1967 (T2) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 1972 ) (T2 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 1990 (Transporter T4) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 1996 ) (Transporter T4 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 2003 (Transporter T5) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 2009 ) (Transporter T5 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 2015 (Transporter T6) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 2019 ) (Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • Transporter, Model year 1950 (T1) 12 m
  • Transporter, Model year 2021 (Transporter T7) 13 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (T1) from 1950 and last generation (Transporter T7) from 2021 is 1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Transporter is 13 m.

Variants

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter variants: T7 California vs. T7 Caravelle vs. T7 e-Caravelle vs. T7 e- vs. T7 e-Kombi vs. T7 vs. T7 Kombi vs. T7 Multivan
Turning circle: VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter variants
Variant nameTurning circle
T7 California12 m
T7 Caravelle12 m
T7 e-Caravelle12 m
T7 e-{VAN}12 m
T7 e-Kombi12 m
T7 {VAN}12 m
T7 Kombi12 m
T7 Multivan12 m
  • T7 California 12 m
  • T7 Caravelle 12 m
  • T7 e-Caravelle 12 m
  • T7 e-{VAN} 12 m
  • T7 e-Kombi 12 m
  • T7 {VAN} 12 m
  • T7 Kombi 12 m
  • T7 Multivan 12 m

The turning circle compared to other VW Nutzfahrzeuge models

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs other current cars by VW Nutzfahrzeuge
Turning circle: Transporter vs. other models by VW Nutzfahrzeuge
Variant nameTurning circle
ID. Buzz11 m
ID. Buzz Cargo11 m
Caddy11 m
Caddy California11 m
Caddy Cargo11 m
Caddy Kombi11 m
T7 California12 m
T7 Caravelle12 m
T7 e-Caravelle12 m
T7 e-{VAN}12 m
T7 e-Kombi12 m
T7 {VAN}12 m
T7 Kombi12 m
T7 Multivan12 m
Amarok12 m
ID. Buzz GTX13 m
  • ID. Buzz 11 m
  • ID. Buzz Cargo 11 m
  • Caddy 11 m
  • Caddy California 11 m
  • Caddy Cargo 11 m
  • Caddy Kombi 11 m
  • T7 California 12 m
  • T7 Caravelle 12 m
  • T7 e-Caravelle 12 m
  • T7 e-{VAN} 12 m
  • T7 e-Kombi 12 m
  • T7 {VAN} 12 m
  • T7 Kombi 12 m
  • T7 Multivan 12 m
  • Amarok 12 m
  • ID. Buzz GTX 13 m

How does the turning circle of the VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter compare to it's nearest competitors?

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. similar cars
Turning circle: VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Opel Movano 202110 m
Peugeot Rifter 202410 m
Ford Tourneo Custom 201210 m
Opel Zafira Life 201911 m
Opel Vivaro 201911 m
Jaguar E-Pace 201811 m
Mercedes-Benz T-Klasse 202211 m
Ford Edge 201611 m
Peugeot Traveller 201611 m
Citroen Spacetourer 201611 m
Volvo XC60 200811 m
Ford Transit Custom 201211 m
Fiat Fullback 201611 m
Citroen Holidays 202412 m
Nissan Primastar 202112 m
Renault Trafic 202112 m
Hyundai H350 201512 m
Lancia Thesis 200212 m
Nissan NV300 201612 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 200612 m
Citroen C-Crosser 200712 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter 202113 m
Renault Alaskan 201713 m
Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse 201713 m
  • opelOpel Movano 2021 10 m
  • peugeotPeugeot Rifter 2024 10 m
  • fordFord Tourneo Custom 2012 10 m
  • opelOpel Zafira Life 2019 11 m
  • opelOpel Vivaro 2019 11 m
  • jaguarJaguar E-Pace 2018 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz T-Klasse 2022 11 m
  • fordFord Edge 2016 11 m
  • peugeotPeugeot Traveller 2016 11 m
  • citroenCitroen Spacetourer 2016 11 m
  • volvoVolvo XC60 2008 11 m
  • fordFord Transit Custom 2012 11 m
  • fiatFiat Fullback 2016 11 m
  • citroenCitroen Holidays 2024 12 m
  • nissanNissan Primastar 2021 12 m
  • renaultRenault Trafic 2021 12 m
  • hyundaiHyundai H350 2015 12 m
  • lanciaLancia Thesis 2002 12 m
  • nissanNissan NV300 2016 12 m
  • vwVW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 2006 12 m
  • citroenCitroen C-Crosser 2007 12 m
  • vwVW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter 2021 13 m
  • renaultRenault Alaskan 2017 13 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz X-Klasse 2017 13 m

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