Comparison: Turning circle Ford Mustang vs. competitors 2024

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Coupes like the Ford Mustang Fastback 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 are known for their sleek and sporty design, which often comes at the expense of practicality compared to other common body types. However, their compact size, good visibility from inside of the car and good turning circle can make them well-suited for city driving, allowing them to navigate narrow streets and tight corners with ease.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the Mustang Fastback 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4810 mm and wheelbase of 2719 mm, the Ford Mustang Fastback 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 has a turning circle of 12.2 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI (FS ), which is 10.6 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Veloster 1.6 GDI is 2650 mm and the length is 4810 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13.2 m belongs to the Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 V12 . It’s wheelbase is 2650 mm and width is 2040 mm.

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Ford models
Variants

Ford Mustang - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Ford Mustang generations

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Ford Mustang generations
Generation year	Turning circle
Mustang, Model year 2015 (1.Generation)	12.2 m
Mustang, Model year 2018 (1.Generation (1. Facelift))	12.2 m
Mustang, Model year 2024 (Mustang 2. Generation)	12.2 m

1. Mustang, Model year 2015 (1.Generation) 12.2 m

2. Mustang, Model year 2018 (1.Generation (1. Facelift)) 12.2 m

3. Mustang, Model year 2024 (Mustang 2. Generation) 12.2 m

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 2015 and last generation (Mustang 2. Generation) from 2024 is 0 m.

The turning circle of the current generation of Mustang is 12.2 m.

Variants

Ford Mustang variants: Mustang Convertible vs. Mustang Fastback

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Turning circle: Ford Mustang variants
Variant name	Turning circle
Mustang Convertible	12.2 m
Mustang Fastback	12.2 m

1. Mustang Convertible 12.2 m

2. Mustang Fastback 12.2 m

The turning circle compared to other Ford models

Ford Mustang vs other current cars by Ford

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Turning circle: Mustang vs. other models by Ford
Variant name	Turning circle
Explorer EV	9.7 m
Capri	9.7 m
Puma	10.3 m
Puma ST	10.3 m
Transit Courier {VAN}	10.5 m
Transit Courier Kombi	10.5 m
Focus	10.7 m
Focus Active	10.7 m
Focus Active Turnier	10.7 m
Focus Turnier	10.7 m
Tourneo Courier	10.7 m
Fiesta	11 m
Transit Connect Kombi	11 m
EcoSport	11.2 m
Focus ST	11.3 m
Focus ST Turnier	11.3 m
Kuga	11.4 m
Kuga Active	11.4 m
Tourneo Connect	11.4 m
Mustang Mach-E	11.6 m
Mustang Mach-E Rally	11.6 m
E-Tourneo Custom	11.6 m
Tourneo Custom	11.6 m
Transit Custom Kombi	11.6 m
Transit Custom Kombi Nugget	11.6 m
E-Transit {VAN}	11.9 m
Transit Kombi	11.9 m
S-MAX	11.9 m
E-Transit Custom {VAN}	11.9 m
Galaxy	12 m
Mustang Convertible	12.2 m
Mustang Fastback	12.2 m
Bronco	12.2 m
Transit Connect {VAN}	12.5 m
Explorer	12.6 m
Transit Custom {VAN}	12.8 m
Ranger	12.9 m
Ranger Raptor	13 m

1. Explorer EV 9.7 m

2. Capri 9.7 m

3. Puma 10.3 m

4. Puma ST 10.3 m

5. Transit Courier {VAN} 10.5 m

6. Transit Courier Kombi 10.5 m

7. Focus 10.7 m

8. Focus Active 10.7 m

9. Focus Active Turnier 10.7 m

10. Focus Turnier 10.7 m

11. Tourneo Courier 10.7 m

12. Fiesta 11 m

13. Transit Connect Kombi 11 m

14. EcoSport 11.2 m

15. Focus ST 11.3 m

16. Focus ST Turnier 11.3 m

17. Kuga 11.4 m

18. Kuga Active 11.4 m

19. Tourneo Connect 11.4 m

20. Mustang Mach-E 11.6 m

21. Mustang Mach-E Rally 11.6 m

22. E-Tourneo Custom 11.6 m

23. Tourneo Custom 11.6 m

24. Transit Custom Kombi 11.6 m

25. Transit Custom Kombi Nugget 11.6 m

26. E-Transit {VAN} 11.9 m

27. Transit Kombi 11.9 m

28. S-MAX 11.9 m

29. E-Transit Custom {VAN} 11.9 m

30. Galaxy 12 m

31. Mustang Convertible 12.2 m

32. Mustang Fastback 12.2 m

33. Bronco 12.2 m

34. Transit Connect {VAN} 12.5 m

35. Explorer 12.6 m

36. Transit Custom {VAN} 12.8 m

37. Ranger 12.9 m

38. Ranger Raptor 13 m

How does the turning circle of the Ford Mustang compare to it's nearest competitors?

Ford Mustang vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Ford Mustang vs. similar cars
Car model	Turning circle
Hyundai Veloster 2011	10.6 m
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Klasse 1997	10.7 m
Opel Monza 1982	10.8 m
BMW 2er-Reihe 2014	10.9 m
Ford Cougar 1998	10.9 m
Mercedes-Benz CLA 2013	11 m
Jaguar E-Type 1971	11 m
Mazda RX-8 2009	11.4 m
Audi A5 2007	11.4 m
VW CC 2008	11.4 m
BMW 8er-Reihe 1989	11.5 m
ALPINA B8/B12 (8er-Reihe) 1990	11.5 m
Peugeot 406 1995	11.7 m
Ferrari Mondial t 1989	11.8 m
Audi R8 2007	11.8 m
Lamborghini Espada 1968	12 m
Peugeot 407 2008	12 m
Aston Martin DB9 2004	12 m
Aston Martin DBS 2007	12 m
Ford Mustang 2024	12.2 m
Ferrari Enzo Ferrari 2004	12.3 m
Lamborghini Murciélago 2002	12.6 m
Lamborghini Diablo 1990	13.2 m