The Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi with a Adria Altea 432 PX with an actual weight of 1090 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Adria 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
214
216
Mountains
Risk of snaking
214
285
Weight ratio: 45% (49% of kerbweight)
1090 kg
2420 kg
Free does not exist
Good and independent information cannot be free on the Internet.
You can continue to use the TowCarCalculator by paying a contribution towards the costs of this website.
Please be so kind as to donate a small contribution to Caravantrekker for every useful calculation you made.
Thank you!
Number of useful calculations:
x
Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi Adria Altea 432 PX
Actual Weights
Adria Altea 432 PX: 1090 kg.
Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi: 2420 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 45%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 214 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 216 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 214 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (98 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 45%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 49%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 285 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 fairly 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.