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Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI [DSG]
Avondale Dart 380-2

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI [DSG] with a Avondale Dart 380-2 with an actual weight of 1000 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Audi is in general good. And also the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (174 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
236
260

Mountains
Risk of snaking
288
238

Weight ratio: 58% (66% of kerbweight) 1000 kg 1710 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Audi

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI [DSG]
Avondale Dart 380-2

Avondale

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Audi is more than 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 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 66%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 238 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 good.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI [DSG]
2004-2016

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Dart 380-2

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


User Reviews

Ian Bell reviewed a Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI [DSG]:

"The Audi A3 tows very well with the automatic coping well with most situations, although it is sometimes handy to manually change gear at roundabouts and steel declines.
The Avondale Dart is usually fully loaded but I find running the tyres at 50psi reduces the tendency to pitch. The Audi is run at 39 all round. Seems a good match."

See more Audi A3 reviews.

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