Comparison: Turning circle VW Golf vs. competitors 2025
Throughout automotive history, there have been iconic cars that managed to stand the test of time, and the Volkswagen Golf is one such automobile. While the Golf has persistently remained a popular choice for a fun-to-drive, compact, and practical vehicle, it's worth looking at how its turning circle fares in comparison to other cars on the market and how it has changed throughout its illustrious history.
VW Golf - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
In its inception, the Golf I had a turning circle of 10.5 meters, and this seemingly adequate figure remained unchanged for quite some time. Even as we entered the Golf II era, the turning circle remained at 10.5 meters. However, this started changing with the arrival of the Golf III, which featured a 10.7 meters turning circle. This trend continued in subsequent Golf IV, V, and VI models, increasing to 10.9 meters, which is where it now stands in the latest Golf VIII.
VW Golf generations
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Golf, Model year 1974 (I) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 1978 ) (I (1. Facelift) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 1980 ) (Golf I (2. Facelift) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 1983 (Golf II) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 1987 ) (Golf II (1. Facelift) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 1991 (Golf III) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 1997 (Golf IV) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 2003 (Golf V) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 2008 (Golf VI) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 2012 (Golf VII) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 2017 ) (Golf VII (1. Facelift) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 2019 (VIII) 10 m
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Golf, Model year 2024 ) (Golf VIII (1. Facelift) 11 m
Variants
The turning circle compared to other VW models
Now, let us see how the Golf stacks up against its siblings in the Volkswagen lineup. The up! models (standard, GTI, cross up!, and e-up!) all boast a 9.8 meters turning circle, making them the Gold Standard for compact turning in the Volkswagen family. The all-electric ID.3 and ID.4 models enjoy a 10.3 and 10.2 meters turning circle, respectively. Those in the market for something sportier may seek solace in the VW Polo, which has a 10.6 meters turning circle, narrowly outdoing the Golf by a few decimeters. On the higher end, larger models such as the Passat, Tiguan, and Touareg feature turning circles ranging from 11.5 to 12.2 meters, making the Golf a competitive and practical choice within the lineup.
VW Golf vs other current cars by VW
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ID.7 10 m
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ID.7 Tourer 10 m
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ID.5 10 m
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ID.4 10 m
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ID.3 10 m
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ID.3 GTX 10 m
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Polo 10 m
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Polo GTI 10 m
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Taigo 10 m
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T-Cross 10 m
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ID.5 GTX 11 m
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ID.4 GTX 11 m
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Golf 11 m
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Golf GTE 11 m
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Golf Variant 11 m
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T-Roc 11 m
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T-Roc Cabriolet 11 m
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T-Roc R 11 m
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Tiguan 11 m
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Touran 11 m
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Touareg 12 m
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Touareg R 12 m
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ID.7 GTX 12 m
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ID.7 Tourer GTX 12 m
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Golf GTI 12 m
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Golf R 12 m
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Golf R Variant 12 m
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Tayron 12 m
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Passat Variant 12 m
How does the turning circle of the VW Golf compare to it's nearest competitors?
As for the Golf's rivals, the Hyundai i30's turning circle is slightly smaller at 10.6 meters, while the Mazda 2 outclasses both with its compact 9.4 meters turning circle. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta matches the Golf's 10.9 meters, but the Honda Civic trumps them with an 11.3 meters turning circle. The Golf outmaneuvers its main German competitor, the Audi A1, which has a 10.6 meters turning circle, whereas the Golf also outperforms the Toyota Yaris at 9.8 meters. When it comes to the French contenders, the Renault Clio almost mirrors the Golf with a 10.5 meters circle, while the Peugeot 208 has a marginally smaller circle at 10.4 meters. With other competitors like the SEAT Ibiza and the KIA Rio also embracing the 10.4 meters circle figure, the VW Golf firmly remains a formidable competitor in the turning circle arena.
VW Golf vs. similar cars
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Opel Movano 2021
10 m
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Peugeot Rifter 2024
10 m
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Ford Tourneo Custom 2012
10 m
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Peugeot 4008 2012
10 m
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VW Golf 2024
11 m
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Mercedes-Benz T-Klasse 2022
11 m
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Opel Vivaro 2019
11 m
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Jaguar E-Pace 2018
11 m
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Peugeot Traveller 2016
11 m
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Citroen Spacetourer 2016
11 m
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Volvo XC60 2008
11 m
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Ford Transit Custom 2012
11 m
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Fiat Fullback 2016
11 m
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Lancia Phedra 2002
11 m
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Renault Trafic 2021
12 m
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Nissan Primastar 2021
12 m
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Citroen Holidays 2024
12 m
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VW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 2006
12 m
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Nissan NV300 2016
12 m
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Citroen C-Crosser 2007
12 m
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Hyundai H350 2015
12 m
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Nissan NV400 2010
12 m
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Lancia Thesis 2002
12 m
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Fiat Talento 2016
12 m
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Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse 2017
13 m
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Renault Alaskan 2017
13 m
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