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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI
Abbey GTS Vogue 416

Abbey
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI with a Abbey GTS Vogue 416 with an actual weight of 1413 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
184
127

Mountains
Risk of snaking
175
107

Weight ratio: 89% (102% of kerbweight) 1413 kg 1589 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI
Abbey GTS Vogue 416

Abbey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volkswagen is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 107 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is more than sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI
1996-2000

Power
110 PS (81 kW)
Torque
235 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Abbey GTS Vogue 416

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Mac Philipson reviewed a Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI:

"This outfit is, when setup right (nose weight ), is realy ok no problem at all pulling the van, and in the right gear hills do not seem to be a problem"

See more Volkswagen Passat reviews.

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