Comparison: Turning circle VW Passat vs. competitors 2025

In the grand theatre of automobiles, where the stars are judged not just by their speed but by how elegantly they can pirouette on the asphalt stage, the Volkswagen Passat has been a notable performer. Its evolution over the years has seen it adapt and refine its turning circle, a critical aspect often overlooked by those dazzled by horsepower and torque numbers. With the current model boasting a turning circle of 12.00 m, it's like witnessing a well-rehearsed ballet performance, only this is in parking lots and tight urban spaces rather than on stage.

VW Passat - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Tracing the lineage back to the 1973-1977 Passat B1, we've seen the evolution from a turning circle of 10.30 m to the current 12.00 m in the 2024-now B9 model. The increment, although seemingly minor, is a tale of technological advancement and changing priorities. From the agile and nimble B1, akin to a young prodigy making its first mark, to the mature and refined B9, each model’s turning circle reflects its era's engineering ethos and consumer expectations. As we moved through the generations, the gradual increase from 10.30 m to 12.00 m mirrors the car’s growth in size and sophistication, like comparing a young ballet dancer's first tentative steps to their confident strides as a principal performer.

VW Passat generations
  • Passat, Model year 1973 (B1) 10 m
  • Passat, Model year 1977 ) (B1 (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • Passat, Model year 1980 (B2) 10 m
  • Passat, Model year 1985 ) (B2 (1. Facelift) 10 m
  • Passat, Model year 1988 (B3) 10 m
  • Passat, Model year 1993 (B4) 10 m
  • Passat, Model year 1996 (Passat B5) 11 m
  • Passat, Model year 2000 ) (Passat B5 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • Passat, Model year 2005 (Passat B6) 11 m
  • Passat, Model year 2010 (Passat B7) 11 m
  • Passat, Model year 2014 (B8) 11 m
  • Passat, Model year 2019 ) (B8 (1. Facelift) 11 m
  • Passat, Model year 2024 (Passat B9) 12 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (B1) from 1973 and last generation (Passat B9) from 2024 is 2 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Passat is 12 m.

The turning circle compared to other VW models

If the Volkswagen lineup were a royal family, the Passat would surely be one of its dukes. Noble, yet not overly pretentious. When compared to its kin, the affable VW up! models and the electric ID. series prance around with a turning circle of just 9.80 m and 10.30 m respectively, putting them in the category of court jesters, able to make quick turns and twists with ease. The Passat, with its 12.00 m radius, commands a more regal presence, balancing between agility and stately comfort. It might not dart around corners like a pageboy, but it navigates with a dignity befitting its status.

VW Passat vs other current cars by VW
  • ID.7 10 m
  • ID.7 Tourer 10 m
  • ID.5 10 m
  • ID.4 10 m
  • ID.3 10 m
  • ID.3 GTX 10 m
  • Polo 10 m
  • Polo GTI 10 m
  • Taigo 10 m
  • T-Cross 10 m
  • ID.5 GTX 11 m
  • ID.4 GTX 11 m
  • Golf 11 m
  • Golf GTE 11 m
  • Golf Variant 11 m
  • T-Roc 11 m
  • T-Roc Cabriolet 11 m
  • T-Roc R 11 m
  • Tiguan 11 m
  • Touran 11 m
  • Touareg 12 m
  • Touareg R 12 m
  • ID.7 GTX 12 m
  • ID.7 Tourer GTX 12 m
  • Golf GTI 12 m
  • Golf R 12 m
  • Golf R Variant 12 m
  • Tayron 12 m
  • Passat Variant 12 m

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

Placing the Passat in the grand Colosseum against its rivals paints an epic picture. Consider the Mitsubishi Lancer and Opel Omega with their respective circles of 12.00 m and 11.00 m; the Passat dances within the same arena, albeit with a gown of greater dimension. Meanwhile, entities like the Dodge Nitro and VW Nutzfahrzeuge Amarok, with turning circles flaring out to 11.10 m and 13.00 m, remind us that size does indeed matter, but so does the grace with which one uses it. The Passat’s turning radius, when viewed in the company of these contenders, highlights a balance of functionality and finesse that's as admirable on the road as it is in a parking lot duel. Like a knight adept both in the joust and the intricate steps of courtly dances, the Passat holds its ground admirably against these challengers.

VW Passat vs. similar cars
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  • aixamAixam Emotion 2020 8 m
  • aixamAixam Minauto 2023 8 m
  • Ligier JS 50 2019 8 m
  • aixamAixam Sensation 2017 8 m
  • Casalini 550 2022 9 m
  • Casalini M20 2022 9 m
  • Ligier JS 60 2020 9 m
  • peugeotPeugeot 508 2023 10 m
  • seatSEAT Ateca 2020 10 m
  • skodaSkoda Karoq 2017 10 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Tucson 2004 10 m
  • audiAudi A2 2000 10 m
  • vwVW Arteon 2020 11 m
  • cadillacCadillac XT4 2020 11 m
  • dsDS Automobiles DS 7 2022 11 m
  • hyundaiHyundai ix55 2009 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz GLC 2015 11 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 11 m
  • jaguarJaguar XF 2008 11 m
  • dodgeDodge Journey 2008 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz CLS 2004 11 m
  • alpinaALPINA XD3 2013 11 m
  • infinitiInfiniti QX30 2016 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz R-Klasse 2005 11 m
  • vwVW Passat 2024 12 m
  • vwVW ID.7 2023 12 m
  • alpinaALPINA XD4 2021 12 m
  • bmwBMW X5 2000 12 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz GL-Klasse 2006 12 m

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