Comparison: Turning circle Renault Vel Satis vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Hatchbacks like the Renault Vel Satis 2.2 dCi FAP are often used in cities because they offer a lot of practicality for their relatively short length, which in this case is 4860 mm. But their practicality is enhanced by a good turning circle, which makes them easier to manoeuvre even in narrow city streets.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the Vel Satis 2.2 dCi FAP to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4860 mm and wheelbase of 2840 mm, the Renault Vel Satis 2.2 dCi FAP has a turning circle of 11.3 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Ligier JS 50 Diesel Progress ACT ( ), which is 8 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the JS 50 Diesel Progress ACT is 0 mm and the length is 4860 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11.4 m belongs to the Mercedes-Benz A 140 . It’s wheelbase is 2593 mm and width is 1719 mm.