Comparison: Turning circle Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. competitors 2025

Welcome to the realm of scrupulous vehicular analysis, where the twist and twirl of a car's dance upon tarmac are as vital as the very air in its tyres. Today, we pirouette around the digital ballet stage discussing none other than the Hyundai IONIQ 5's turning circle, a critical yet oft-overlooked parameter of automotive agility. Clench your motoring diaries, as we delve into whether this futuristic chariot can handle itself in the automotive equivalent of Swan Lake, or if it's more tethered pachyderm than lithe ballerina.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5, as fresh as morning dew, has no predecessors with which to compare its pirouetting prowess. Since its debut in the year 2021, it has only one generation gracing the blacktop as of now. Sporting a turning circle that might seem Beef Wellington-sized at 12.00 meters, it's certainly not the twirliest dancer at the ball. However, with a boot that could swallow king-size duvets at 1587 litres with rear seats folded, it's trying to balance grace with space—a tricky twostep even for the most seasoned of car choreographers.

The difference in Turning circle between first generation (IONIQ 5 1. Generation) from 2021 and last generation (IONIQ 5 1. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 0 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of IONIQ 5 is 12 m.

The turning circle compared to other Hyundai models

In the grand ballet of Hyundai's lineup, the IONIQ 5 finds itself executing pas de bourrées amongst cousins with tighter pirouettes. Saunter over, and you'll notice the nimble Hyundai i10 patting itself on the back with a 9.80-meter display of dexterity. Meanwhile, the sleek and sensible Hyundai Bayon, i20, and Kona all tiptoe around the stage with a more respectable 10.40 meters. The larger ensemble members, like the Santa Fe and the Staria, lumber with a more dignified 11.40 and 11.90 meters, respectively. So, while the IONIQ 5 does embody modernity, in terms of turning circles, it's more of a spacious soloist than a nimble lead.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs other current cars by Hyundai

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Turning circle: IONIQ 5 vs. other models by Hyundai
Variant nameTurning circle
i10 9 m
i30 10 m
i30 Fastback 10 m
i30 Kombi 10 m
Kona 10 m
Kona Elektro 10 m
Kona N 10 m
Tucson 10 m
i20 10 m
i20 N 10 m
Bayon 10 m
IONIQ 6 11 m
i30 N 11 m
i30 N Fastback 11 m
Santa Fe 11 m
Staria 11 m
Nexo 11 m
IONIQ 5 12 m
IONIQ 5 N 12 m

How does the turning circle of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 compare to it's nearest competitors?

When sidestepping through the crowd of rival transportation terpsichoreans, the IONIQ 5 waltzes into a room of competent competitors. For comparison's sake, the svelte KIA Stonic struts about confidently at 10.40 meters, denying any sign of its shorter 4140 mm length and 2580 mm wheelbase. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the KIA XCeed both cut rugs at 10.60 meters, despite their differing dimensions, whereas the VW T-Roc elevates itself with a larger 11.10-meter swath despite sharing similar SUV stage roles. If we're discussing spacious crossovers like the Skoda Kodiaq or the Volvo XC60, they're quite a stride away at a grander 12.20 meters and 11.90 meters respectively, but to be fair, they are also stretching the seams of their segment with larger statures. Therefore, the IONIQ 5 sits amidst its peers—neither leading nor lagging—in the waltz of wheelbase versus turning tenacity.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Ford Explorer EV 20249 m
Skoda Enyaq 202110 m
VW ID.4 202010 m
BYD Atto 3 202210 m
Audi Q4 e-tron 202110 m
Nissan Ariya 202210 m
VW ID.5 202210 m
XPeng G9 202411 m
Polestar 4 202411 m
Ford Mustang Mach-E 202011 m
Volvo EX90 202311 m
smart #3 202311 m
ZEEKR X 202411 m
smart #1 202211 m
Toyota bZ4X 202211 m
Mercedes-Benz EQA 202111 m
Honda e:Ny1 202311 m
NIO EL7 202312 m
Audi Q8 e-tron 202312 m
NIO EL8 202412 m
BMW iX 202112 m
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 202312 m
Tesla Model Y 202112 m
Hyundai IONIQ 5 202412 m

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