Comparison: Turning circle Ford Transit vs. competitors 2024

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Vans like the Ford Transit Kombi 310 L3 2.0 TDCi are often used for transporting large groups of people or cargo. Their spacious interiors and practical design make them well-suited for this purpose, but their length (5981 mm) and wheelbase (3750 mm) can also make them challenging to maneuver in tight spaces. A good turning circle is an important feature for vans as it allows them to make sharp turns and maneuver easily, particularly when reversing into tight parking spots or narrow driveways.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the Transit Kombi 310 L3 2.0 TDCi to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 5981 mm and wheelbase of 3750 mm, the Ford Transit Kombi 310 L3 2.0 TDCi has a turning circle of 13.3 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Ford Tourneo Custom 300 L1 2.2 TDCi (F*C ), which is 10.9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Tourneo Custom 300 L1 2.2 TDCi is 2933 mm and the length is 5981 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13.7 m belongs to the Nissan NV300 Kombi L2H1 dCi 145 . It’s wheelbase is 3498 mm and width is 1956 mm.

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

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

Ford Transit generations

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Ford Transit generations
Generation year	Turning circle
Transit, Model year 1994 (Transit 4.Generation)	0 m
Transit, Model year 1998 (Transit 5.Generation)	0 m
Transit, Model year 2006 (Transit 6. Generation)	0 m
Transit, Model year 2014 (Transit 7.Generation)	11.9 m
Transit, Model year 2019 (Transit 7. Generation (1. Facelift))	11.9 m

1. Transit, Model year 1994 (Transit 4.Generation) ? m

2. Transit, Model year 1998 (Transit 5.Generation) ? m

3. Transit, Model year 2006 (Transit 6. Generation) ? m

4. Transit, Model year 2014 (Transit 7.Generation) 11.9 m

5. Transit, Model year 2019 (Transit 7. Generation (1. Facelift)) 11.9 m

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (Transit 4.Generation) from 1994 and last generation (Transit 7. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2019 is 11.9 m.

The turning circle of the current generation of Transit is 13.3 m.

Variants

Ford Transit variants: E-Transit {VAN} vs. Transit Kombi

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Turning circle: Ford Transit variants
Variant name	Turning circle
E-Transit {VAN}	11.9 m
Transit Kombi	11.9 m

1. E-Transit {VAN} 11.9 m

2. Transit Kombi 11.9 m

The turning circle compared to other Ford models

Ford Transit vs other current cars by Ford

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Turning circle: Transit 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 Transit compare to it's nearest competitors?

Ford Transit vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Ford Transit vs. similar cars
Car model	Turning circle
Ford Tourneo Custom 2012	10.9 m
Hyundai H-1 2008	11.2 m
SsangYong Rodius 2005	11.3 m
Lancia Phedra 2002	11.6 m
Fiat Freemont 2011	11.6 m
Mitsubishi Grandis 2004	11.6 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter 1996	11.7 m
Opel Zafira Life 2019	11.8 m
Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse 2014	11.8 m
Lancia Zeta 1995	11.8 m
Renault Trafic 1999	11.8 m
Nissan NV400 2010	12 m
Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse 2005	12 m
Citroen Jumper 1997	12 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 2006	12.3 m
Fiat Talento 2016	12.4 m
Peugeot Traveller 2016	12.9 m
Citroen Spacetourer 2016	12.9 m
Hyundai H350 2015	12.9 m
Hyundai Trajet 2000	13.2 m
Ford Transit 2019	13.3 m
Nissan NV300 2016	13.7 m

1. Ford Tourneo Custom 2012 10.9 m

2. Hyundai H-1 2008 11.2 m

3. SsangYong Rodius 2005 11.3 m

4. Lancia Phedra 2002 11.6 m

5. Fiat Freemont 2011 11.6 m

6. Mitsubishi Grandis 2004 11.6 m

7. VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter 1996 11.7 m

8. Opel Zafira Life 2019 11.8 m

9. Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse 2014 11.8 m

10. Lancia Zeta 1995 11.8 m

11. Renault Trafic 1999 11.8 m

12. Nissan NV400 2010 12 m

13. Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse 2005 12 m

14. Citroen Jumper 1997 12 m

15. VW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 2006 12.3 m

16. Fiat Talento 2016 12.4 m

17. Peugeot Traveller 2016 12.9 m

18. Citroen Spacetourer 2016 12.9 m

19. Hyundai H350 2015 12.9 m

20. Hyundai Trajet 2000 13.2 m

21. Ford Transit 2019 13.3 m

22. Nissan NV300 2016 13.7 m

Comparison: Turning circle Ford Transit vs. competitors 2024

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

Ford Transit generations

Variants

Ford Transit variants: E-Transit {VAN} vs. Transit Kombi

The turning circle compared to other Ford models

Ford Transit vs other current cars by Ford

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

Ford Transit vs. similar cars

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