The Volvo XC90 D5 aut. with a Sprite Quattro EW with an actual weight of 1548 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very good. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
250
278
Mountains
Risk of snaking
302
192
Weight ratio: 69% (75% of kerbweight)
1548 kg
2258 kg
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Volvo XC90 D5 aut. Sprite Quattro EW
Actual Weights
Sprite Quattro EW: 1548 kg.
Volvo XC90 D5 aut.: 2258 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 250 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (128 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 278 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 302 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volvo is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 192 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 very 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.