Comparison: Turning circle Tesla Model 3 vs. competitors 2025
Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Hatchbacks like the Tesla Model 3 are often used in cities because they offer a lot of practicality for their relatively short length, which in this case is 4720 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 Model 3 to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s
length of 4720 mm and
wheelbase of 2875 mm,
the Tesla Model 3 has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Estrima Birò Small Maxi 45 ( ), which is
5 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Birò Small Maxi 45 is 0 mm and the length is 4720 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 12 m belongs to the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance . It’s wheelbase is 2946 mm and width is 1923 mm.
Tesla Model 3 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
Tesla Model 3 generations
(Turning circle)
Tesla Model 3 generationsGeneration year | Turning circle |
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Model 3, Model year 2019 (1.Generation) | 11 m |
Model 3, Model year 2023 (Model 3 1. Generation (1. Facelift)) | 11 m |
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 2019 and last generation (Model 3 1. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2023 is 0 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Model 3 is 11 m.
The turning circle compared to other Tesla models
Tesla Model 3 vs other current cars by Tesla
(Turning circle)
Turning circle: Model 3 vs. other models by TeslaVariant name | Turning circle |
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Model S | 11 m |
Model 3 | 11 m |
Model X | 12 m |
Model Y | 12 m |
How does the turning circle of the Tesla Model 3 compare to it's nearest competitors?
Tesla Model 3 vs. similar cars
(Turning circle)
Turning circle: Tesla Model 3 vs. similar carsCar model | Turning circle |
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Estrima Birò 2022 | 5 m |
ARI Motors 452/802 2019 | 6 m |
Mobilize Duo 2025 | 6 m |
Mobilize Bento 2025 | 6 m |
ARI Motors Soleno 2024 | 7 m |
ARI Motors 902 2023 | 7 m |
Silence S04 Nanocar 2024 | 7 m |
Fiat Topolino 2023 | 7 m |
Citroen Ami 2024 | 7 m |
ARI Motors Bruni 2024 | 8 m |
Ligier JS 50 2024 | 8 m |
Ligier Myli 2023 | 9 m |
Aixam Mega 2024 | 9 m |
VW ID.3 2023 | 10 m |
BYD Dolphin 2023 | 10 m |
VW ID.7 2023 | 10 m |
Alpine A290 2024 | 10 m |
GWM ORA 07 2024 | 11 m |
NIO ET5 2023 | 11 m |
Sono Motors Sion 2021 | 11 m |
GWM ORA 03 2024 | 11 m |
ZEEKR 001 2024 | 11 m |
Hyundai IONIQ 6 2022 | 11 m |
Tesla Model S 2021 | 11 m |
Tesla Model 3 2023 | 11 m |
BMW i4 2021 | 12 m |
Volvo ES90 2025 | 12 m |
Audi A6 e-tron 2024 | 12 m |
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