Comparison: Turning circle VW ID.4 vs. competitors 2025

The VW ID.4 has remained consistent in its turning circle across its generational updates. Since its debut in 2020, the first-generation ID.4 has maintained a turning circle of 10.30 meters. This consistency reflects VW's commitment to keeping the vehicle's overall dynamics and maneuverability unchanged, even as it incorporates updates and improvements in other areas of the vehicle. Essentially, whether you’re opting for the early or latest models, you’ll still get the same deftness when squeezing into tight spaces or making sharp turns.

Now, how does the ID.4 stack up against other vehicles in the VW lineup? Quite favorably, actually. Take the VW up! series, for instance: the up! GTI, up!, e-up!, and cross up! models all ace the agility exam with a turning circle of 9.80 meters, clearly tighter than the ID.4's. However, when you venture into larger models like the VW T-Roc, with an 11.10-meter turning circle, or even the VW Golf GTI that stretches to 10.90 meters, the ID.4 begins to look remarkably nimble. Moreover, behemoths like the VW Touareg pulling off a full 12.20-meter turn make the ID.4's 10.30 meters seem borderline acrobatic!

But let's broaden the picture and see how the VW ID.4 compares to its fiercest competitors. Stack it up against the Skoda Karoq, Skoda Kamiq, and Hyundai Tucson, which exhibit turning circles of 10.90 meters, 10.80 meters, and 10.80 meters respectively, the ID.4 is the nimbler contender with a significantly smaller turning circle. Even the closely matched VW T-Cross’s 10.60 meters doesn't quite match the ID.4’s agility. For a more dramatic contrast, consider the Mazda CX-5 and BMW X3, both of which have a turning circle of 11.70 meters. Compared to these contenders, the ID.4 feels like a ballet dancer, despite having a comparable length and wheelbase to these rivals.