Comparison: Turning circle Opel Astra vs. competitors 2024

Ah, the Opel Astra. A model that has graced driveways, parking lots, and suburban streets for decades. Known for its practicality and reliability, the Astra has a not-so-hidden talent that sets it apart from many of its rivals: the turning circle. If you’ve ever tried to maneuver through a congested urban street, you'll appreciate the difference a tight turning circle can make. In the latest generation, the Astra boasts a turning circle of 11.10 m, which is relatively impressive given its size and wheelbase. But how did it get here? How does it hold up against other Opels and its so-called 'competitors'? Stick around as we slog through the twists and turns of the Astra's history and see where it stands today.

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Opel Astra - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Spanning multiple generations, the turning circle of the Opel Astra has seen its fair share of character development. Back in the days of the Astra F (1991-1999), it boasted a nifty turning circle of 10.50 m, which remained unchanged even after a facelift. By the time we made it to the Astra G (1998-2006), the circle tightened to an impressive 10.10 m, a feat likely achieved by some clever engineering. Then came the Astra H (2004-2010), where the turning circle took a dramatic turn for the worse at 11.20 m. The Astra J (2009-2018) possibly saw engineers scratching their heads, improving only slightly to 11.40 m. Finally, the current Astra K (2015-present) offers a middle ground with a turning circle of 11.10 m, balancing maneuverability with size quite delicately.

Opel Astra generations

(Turning circle)
Opel Astra generations
Generation yearTurning circle
Astra, Model year 1991 (F)10.5 m
Astra, Model year 1994 (Astra F (1. Facelift))10.5 m
Astra, Model year 1998 (Astra G)10.1 m
Astra, Model year 2004 (Astra H)11.2 m
Astra, Model year 2005 (Astra H (1. Facelift))11.2 m
Astra, Model year 2009 (Astra J)11.4 m
Astra, Model year 2011 (Astra J (1. Facelift))11.4 m
Astra, Model year 2015 (Astra K)11.1 m
Astra, Model year 2019 (Astra K (1. Facelift))11.1 m
1. Astra, Model year 1991 (F) 10.5 m
2. Astra, Model year 1994 (Astra F (1. Facelift)) 10.5 m
3. Astra, Model year 1998 (Astra G) 10.1 m
4. Astra, Model year 2004 (Astra H) 11.2 m
5. Astra, Model year 2005 (Astra H (1. Facelift)) 11.2 m
6. Astra, Model year 2009 (Astra J) 11.4 m
7. Astra, Model year 2011 (Astra J (1. Facelift)) 11.4 m
8. Astra, Model year 2015 (Astra K) 11.1 m
9. Astra, Model year 2019 (Astra K (1. Facelift)) 11.1 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (F) from 1991 and last generation (Astra K (1. Facelift)) from 2019 is 0.6 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Astra is 11.1 m.

Variants

Opel Astra variants: Astra vs. Astra Sports Tourer

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Turning circle: Opel Astra variants
Variant nameTurning circle
Astra11.1 m
Astra Sports Tourer11.1 m
1. Astra 11.1 m
2. Astra Sports Tourer 11.1 m

The turning circle compared to other Opel models

In the realm of its own family, the Astra sits comfortably in the middle ground. Sure, the Opel Rocks-e features a minuscule turning circle of 7.20 m, but let’s be honest, comparing it to the Astra is like comparing a Go-Kart to an SUV. Some notable models like the Opel Grandland and the Corsa Electric feature turning circles of 10.70 m. These figures aren't far off the Astra’s, giving them a slight edge in the tight parking battle. Meanwhile, models like the Opel Crossland stretch those circles to 11.20 m, which means our beloved Astra can laugh heartily at their misfortunes. If you’re looking for a slightly tighter turn within the Opel lineup, perhaps you might want to consider the similarly-sized Opel Astra Sports Tourer, which sports a respectable 10.70 m turning circle.

Opel Astra vs other current cars by Opel

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Turning circle: Astra vs. other models by Opel
Variant nameTurning circle
Rocks-e 7.2 m
Astra 10.5 m
Astra Electric 10.5 m
Astra GSe 10.5 m
Astra Sports Tourer Electric 10.6 m
Grandland 10.7 m
Grandland GSe 10.7 m
Astra Sports Tourer 10.7 m
Astra Sports Tourer GSe 10.7 m
Corsa 10.7 m
Corsa Electric 10.7 m
Movano Cargo 10.8 m
Movano-e Cargo 10.8 m
Combo Life 10.8 m
Combo-e Life 10.8 m
Combo Electric 10.8 m
Combo Cargo 10.9 m
Grandland X 11.1 m
Mokka 11.1 m
Mokka Electric 11.1 m
Mokka-e 11.1 m
Crossland 11.2 m
Combo-e Cargo 11.3 m
Combo Electric Cargo 11.3 m
Frontera 11.5 m
Insignia Grand Sport 11.7 m
Insignia GSi Grand Sport 11.7 m
Insignia GSi Sports Tourer 11.7 m
Insignia Sports Tourer 11.7 m
Zafira Life 11.8 m
Zafira-e Life 11.8 m
Vivaro Cargo 11.8 m
Vivaro Electric Cargo 11.8 m
Vivaro Electric Kombi 11.8 m
Vivaro Kombi 11.8 m
Movano Electric Cargo 14.1 m
1. Rocks-e 7.2 m
2. Astra 10.5 m
3. Astra Electric 10.5 m
4. Astra GSe 10.5 m
5. Astra Sports Tourer Electric 10.6 m
6. Grandland 10.7 m
7. Grandland GSe 10.7 m
8. Astra Sports Tourer 10.7 m
9. Astra Sports Tourer GSe 10.7 m
10. Corsa 10.7 m
11. Corsa Electric 10.7 m
12. Movano Cargo 10.8 m
13. Movano-e Cargo 10.8 m
14. Combo Life 10.8 m
15. Combo-e Life 10.8 m
16. Combo Electric 10.8 m
17. Combo Cargo 10.9 m
18. Grandland X 11.1 m
19. Mokka 11.1 m
20. Mokka Electric 11.1 m
21. Mokka-e 11.1 m
22. Crossland 11.2 m
23. Combo-e Cargo 11.3 m
24. Combo Electric Cargo 11.3 m
25. Frontera 11.5 m
26. Insignia Grand Sport 11.7 m
27. Insignia GSi Grand Sport 11.7 m
28. Insignia GSi Sports Tourer 11.7 m
29. Insignia Sports Tourer 11.7 m
30. Zafira Life 11.8 m
31. Zafira-e Life 11.8 m
32. Vivaro Cargo 11.8 m
33. Vivaro Electric Cargo 11.8 m
34. Vivaro Electric Kombi 11.8 m
35. Vivaro Kombi 11.8 m
36. Movano Electric Cargo 14.1 m

How does the turning circle of the Opel Astra compare to it's nearest competitors?

When pitched against its nearest competitors, the Opel Astra's turning circle doesn’t disgrace the family name but doesn’t come out on top either. Take the Skoda Scala's 10.20 m, for example. At 4362 mm in length and with a wheelbase of 2649 mm, the Scala manages to turn in tighter circles than the Astra. Then there's the SEAT Mii, a pocket rocket of sorts, boasting a turning circle of just 9.80 m despite its modest dimensions. The Chevrolet Spark settles snugly at 10.00 m, outperforming the Astra and making tight city corners a breeze. On the other end of the spectrum, the Lada Samara’s 11.40 m turning circle is better suited for open Russian roads than urban jungles, making the Astra’s 11.10 m look quite reasonable in comparison. It’s a mixed bag, but the Astra stands its ground confidently, balancing turn radius with the practicality and size that many drivers seek.

Opel Astra vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Opel Astra vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Aixam Sensation 20178 m
Aixam Emotion 20208 m
Aixam Minauto 20188 m
Microcar M.Go 20198.3 m
Microcar Dué 20198.3 m
Ligier JS 50 20198.7 m
Casalini 550 20229 m
Casalini M20 20229 m
Fiat 500 20079.2 m
Opel KARL 20159.8 m
Rover 25 200010 m
KIA Picanto 200410 m
Skoda Scala 201910.2 m
Nissan Pulsar 201410.2 m
Hyundai i30 200710.2 m
Fiat Bravo 200710.4 m
Alfa Romeo 145 199410.4 m
Fiat Brava 199810.4 m
Audi A2 200010.5 m
VW Fox 200510.6 m
Lancia Delta 200810.6 m
Volvo C30 200610.6 m
Renault R20 197610.9 m
Audi A3 200010.9 m
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 201010.9 m
Opel Astra 201911.1 m
Infiniti Q30 201511.4 m
Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 200111.4 m
Renault R25 198812 m
1. Aixam Sensation 2017 8 m
2. Aixam Emotion 2020 8 m
3. Aixam Minauto 2018 8 m
4. Microcar M.Go 2019 8.3 m
5. Microcar Dué 2019 8.3 m
6. Ligier JS 50 2019 8.7 m
7. Casalini 550 2022 9 m
8. Casalini M20 2022 9 m
9. Fiat 500 2007 9.2 m
10. Opel KARL 2015 9.8 m
11. Rover 25 2000 10 m
12. KIA Picanto 2004 10 m
13. Skoda Scala 2019 10.2 m
14. Nissan Pulsar 2014 10.2 m
15. Hyundai i30 2007 10.2 m
16. Fiat Bravo 2007 10.4 m
17. Alfa Romeo 145 1994 10.4 m
18. Fiat Brava 1998 10.4 m
19. Audi A2 2000 10.5 m
20. VW Fox 2005 10.6 m
21. Lancia Delta 2008 10.6 m
22. Volvo C30 2006 10.6 m
23. Renault R20 1976 10.9 m
24. Audi A3 2000 10.9 m
25. Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 10.9 m
26. Opel Astra 2019 11.1 m
27. Infiniti Q30 2015 11.4 m
28. Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 2001 11.4 m
29. Renault R25 1988 12 m

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