The Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 Hdi FAP with a Sprite Super 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 fairly 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
210
178
Mountains
Risk of snaking
224
206
Weight ratio: 66% (76% of kerbweight)
1075 kg
1633 kg
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Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 Hdi FAP Sprite Super 390
Actual Weights
Sprite Super 390: 1075 kg.
Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 Hdi FAP: 1633 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 210 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 178 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 20.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 224 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (99 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen is 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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 55 - 65 kg.
Towball limit is 54 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Stability and safety score to compare is 206 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.