The Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi [4WD] with a Avondale Dart 470-2 with an actual weight of 1120 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general good. And also the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (187 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
233
243
Mountains
Risk of snaking
263
240
Weight ratio: 57% (64% of kerbweight)
1120 kg
1960 kg
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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi [4WD] Avondale Dart 470-2
Actual Weights
Avondale Dart 470-2: 1120 kg.
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi [4WD]: 1960 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 57%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 233 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 243 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 19 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 263 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Kia 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 57%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 240 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.