Comparison: Turning circle VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Vans like the VW Nutzfahrzeuge T7 Caravelle kurz 2.0 TDI are often used for transporting large groups of people or cargo. Their spacious interiors and practical design make them well-suited for this purpose, but their length (5050 mm) and wheelbase (3100 mm) can also make them challenging to maneuver in tight spaces. A good turning circle is an important feature for vans as it allows them to make sharp turns and maneuver easily, particularly when reversing into tight parking spots or narrow driveways.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the T7 Caravelle kurz 2.0 TDI to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 5050 mm and wheelbase of 3100 mm, the VW Nutzfahrzeuge T7 Caravelle kurz 2.0 TDI has a turning circle of 11.9 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (NW ), which is 10 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the Scala 1.6 TDI is 2649 mm and the length is 5050 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13 m belongs to the VW Nutzfahrzeuge Amarok DoubleCab 2.0 BiTDI . It’s wheelbase is 3095 mm and width is 1944 mm.

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter generations

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VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter generations
Generation yearTurning circle
Transporter, Model year 1950 (T1)12 m
Transporter, Model year 1967 (T2)11 m
Transporter, Model year 1972 (T2 (1. Facelift))11 m
Transporter, Model year 1979 (Transporter T3)10.7 m
Transporter, Model year 1990 (Transporter T4)11 m
Transporter, Model year 1996 (Transporter T4 (1. Facelift))11 m
Transporter, Model year 2003 (Transporter T5)11.9 m
Transporter, Model year 2009 (Transporter T5 (1. Facelift))11.9 m
Transporter, Model year 2019 (Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift))11 m
Transporter, Model year 2021 (Transporter T7)12 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (T1) from 1950 and last generation (Transporter T7) from 2021 is 0 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Transporter is 11.9 m.

Variants

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter variants: T7 Caravelle vs. T7 {VAN} vs. T7 Multivan

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Turning circle: VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter variants
Variant nameTurning circle
T7 Caravelle11.9 m
T7 {VAN}12 m
T7 Multivan12.1 m

The turning circle compared to other VW Nutzfahrzeuge models

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs other current cars by VW Nutzfahrzeuge

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Turning circle: Transporter vs. other models by VW Nutzfahrzeuge
Variant nameTurning circle
T6.1 California 11 m
T6.1 Caravelle 11 m
T6.1 {VAN} 11 m
T6.1 Kombi 11 m
T6.1 Multivan 11 m
ID. Buzz 11.1 m
ID. Buzz Cargo 11.1 m
Caddy 11.4 m
Caddy California 11.4 m
Caddy Cargo 11.4 m
Caddy Kombi 11.4 m
T7 Caravelle 11.9 m
T7 {VAN} 12 m
T7 Multivan 12.1 m
Amarok 12.9 m

How does the turning circle of the VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter compare to it's nearest competitors?

VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Skoda Scala 201910 m
Ford Tourneo Custom 201210.9 m
Opel Zafira Life 201911 m
Jaguar E-Pace 201811 m
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse 200211.4 m
Ford Transit Custom 201211.6 m
Mercedes-Benz T-Klasse 202211.8 m
Renault Trafic 199911.8 m
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo 201511.8 m
Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse 201411.8 m
Ford Edge 201611.9 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter 202111.9 m
Nissan NV300 201612 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 200612.3 m
Fiat Talento 201612.4 m
Isuzu D-Max 200712.4 m
Lancia Thesis 200212.4 m
Citroen Holidays 202412.9 m
Peugeot Traveller 201612.9 m
Citroen Spacetourer 201612.9 m
Renault Alaskan 201713 m
Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse 201713 m
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Amarok 201013 m

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