Comparison: Turning circle Ford Ranger vs. competitors 2025
When one discusses the brutish charm of the Ford Ranger, its ability to pirouette like a ballerina on a muddy stage often slips under the radar. Yet, this capability, which translates to the technical term 'turning circle', is pivotal for maneuvers from navigating city streets to evading trees in the wild. The current 2022-now fourth-generation Ranger's turning circle spans a not-so-slim 12.90 meters, reflecting its robust character and all-business attitude.
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Ford Ranger - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
As generations of Rangers rumble through the timeline, you'd think its cornering finesse would play second fiddle to its raw power. In the fog of evolution, our records primarily showcase the second-gen 2007-2009 model and its facelift boasting a radius of 12.60 meters—fairly nimble for such behemoths. It then shrank to a nifty 11.80 meters in its third generation from 2011 to 2015, hinting at a diet that never really was. However, this sharpened agility was short-lived, as we see the turning ambit inflate again to 12.70 meters in the latest facelift of the third-gen and settle at the current 12.90 meters, likely due to its added brawn and dimensions.
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 1999 and last generation (Ranger 4. Generation) from 2022 is 12 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Ranger is 12 m.
Variants
Ford Ranger variants: Ranger vs. Ranger Raptor
(Turning circle)
1. Ranger
12 m
2. Ranger Raptor
13 m
The turning circle compared to other Ford models
In the Ford lineup, our hulking Ranger still manages to pivot tighter than its racing cousin, the bullish Ranger Raptor, which whirls around at 13.00 meters. Yet, it graciously concedes defeat to urban dwellers like the Puma and Fiesta, with their balletic 10.30 and 11.00 meters respectively. This disparity is hardly shocking; these compact comrades are clearly designed for the cut-and-thrust of urban living, unlike our dust-kicking Ranger.
Ford Ranger vs other current cars by Ford
(Turning circle)
1. Explorer EV
9 m
2. Capri
9 m
3. Focus
10 m
4. Focus Active
10 m
6. Focus Turnier
10 m
7. Puma
10 m
8. Puma ST
10 m
9. Tourneo Courier
10 m
12. Mustang Mach-E
11 m
14. Focus ST
11 m
15. Focus ST Turnier
11 m
16. E-Transit {VAN}
11 m
17. Transit Kombi
11 m
18. Kuga
11 m
19. Kuga Active
11 m
20. E-Tourneo Custom
11 m
21. Tourneo Custom
11 m
23. Fiesta
11 m
26. Tourneo Connect
11 m
28. Explorer
12 m
30. Mustang Fastback
12 m
31. Bronco
12 m
32. Ranger
12 m
35. Ranger Raptor
13 m
How does the turning circle of the Ford Ranger compare to it's nearest competitors?
When parked next to its rivals at the great motoring corral, the Ranger's twirl falls smack in between the extremes. It can't quite match the nimbleness of the spry Peugeot 4007 and its 10.60 meters but holds its head high against the wider sweeps of the Mazda B-Serie and its rather oceanic 13.50 meters. It's also worth a tip of the hat that the Ranger maintains a tangibly tighter circle than the heftier and elongated VW Amarok despite a probable sacrifice on the altar of load space and utility. Our intrepid Ranger finds its sweet spot embracing its utilitarian heart while tip-toeing more deftly than many of its kin. Bravo!
Ford Ranger vs. similar cars
(Turning circle)
5. Opel Vivaro 2019
11 m
6. Nissan NP300 2008
12 m
7. Isuzu D-Max 2007
12 m
14. Ford Ranger 2022
12 m
19. Mazda BT-50 2007
13 m