Comparison: Turning circle Skoda Fabia vs. competitors 2025
The turning circle of a vehicle – the diameter of the smallest circle it can turn within, often considered a crucial factor in determining its maneuverability. For a compact car like the Skoda Fabia, this specification becomes particularly significant. The current Skoda Fabia boasts a turning circle that measures 10.40 meters. This makes it nimble enough for urban environments where compactness is an asset, maneuvering through tight parking spots or making U-turns with ease. Now, how has the Fabia's turning circle evolved over its generations, and how does it stack up against similar models and its competitors? Let's dive in.
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Skoda Fabia - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
The Skoda Fabia's journey through the generations has seen a couple of tweaks in the turning circle department. The early models in the Fabia lineup, specifically from 2000 to 2014, maintained a consistent turning circle of 10.00 meters, making them particularly agile, even when they had a facelift in 2010. However, the 2014-2018 models saw an incremental increase to 10.40 meters. This change held steady through to its latest generation, from 2021 to now. Although this slight increment of 0.40 meters may appear negligible, it can influence the overall driving experience in tighter spots.
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 2000 and last generation (Fabia 4. Generation) from 2021 is 0 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Fabia is 10 m.
The turning circle compared to other Skoda models
When pitting the Skoda Fabia against its stablemates in the Skoda lineup, where does it stand? The Fabia's turning circle of 10.40 meters places it on par with the Octavia Limousine, Octavia Combi, and several other Octavia RS variants. On the other hand, if you compare it to the more nimble Scala, with a turning circle of 10.20 meters, the Fabia isn't quite as tight but not too far off the mark. When compared to more unwieldy models such as the Enyaq iV variants and the lumbering Kodiaq with its 12.20 meters, the Fabia’s turning circle allows it to remain admirably dexterous in the grand context of Skoda vehicles.
Skoda Fabia vs other current cars by Skoda
(Turning circle)
1. Elroq
9 m
2. Enyaq
10 m
3. Enyaq Coupé
10 m
4. Enyaq RS
10 m
5. Enyaq RS Coupé
10 m
6. Elroq RS
10 m
7. Octavia Combi
10 m
8. Octavia Limousine
10 m
9. Octavia RS Combi
10 m
10. Karoq
10 m
11. Fabia
10 m
12. Scala
10 m
13. Kamiq
10 m
14. Kodiaq
11 m
15. Kodiaq RS
11 m
16. Superb Combi
11 m
17. Superb Limousine
11 m
How does the turning circle of the Skoda Fabia compare to it's nearest competitors?
Broadening the comparison to other nearest competitors, the Skoda Fabia’s current turning circle of 10.40 meters positions it competitively, if not top-of-class. Take, for example, the Nissan Tiida and Alfa Romeo 145, they match up exactly at 10.40 meters, which suggests a slight compromise in maneuverability. However, let's not forget about marvels like the Suzuki Alto's minuscule 9.20 meters turning circle and the Peugeot 108's 9.60 meters, both vehicles being smaller in length and wheelbase. But then again, the Fabia does outperform the bulkier Hyundai IONIQ at 10.60 meters and the BMW 1er-Reihe at 10.70 meters. In the Fabia, you find a balanced proposition – not identically sprightly as its tiniest rivals but certainly more manageable than larger sedans or expansive SUVs.
Skoda Fabia vs. similar cars
(Turning circle)
3. KIA cee´d 2021
10 m
4. Fiat Stilo 2001
10 m
6. Fiat Brava 1995
10 m
7. SEAT Leon 1999
10 m
8. Nissan Tiida 2008
10 m
9. Fiat Bravo 1995
10 m
10. Hyundai i20 2009
10 m
11. Rover 45 2000
10 m
12. Suzuki SX4 2006
10 m
14. MG ZR 2001
10 m
15. VW Beetle 1998
10 m
18. Peugeot 207 2006
10 m
20. Citroen ZX 1991
10 m
21. Fiat Tipo 1988
10 m
22. Skoda Fabia 2021
10 m
24. Fiat Sedici 2006
11 m
28. Peugeot 208 2012
11 m
