Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut. Swift Toscane 390
Performance
Weight
The Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut. with a Swift Toscane 390 with an actual weight of 1075 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift 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
182
173
Mountains
Risk of snaking
172
228
Weight ratio: 60% (68% of kerbweight)
1075 kg
1799 kg
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Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut. Swift Toscane 390
Actual Weights
Swift Toscane 390: 1075 kg.
Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.: 1799 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 182 points).
Speeds of 68 mph (109 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 173 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 172 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 56 mph (90 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen 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 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 228 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.
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.