The DS4 DS4 - 2.0 HDi 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 DS4 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
242
258
Mountains
Risk of snaking
297
192
Weight ratio: 70% (82% of kerbweight)
1120 kg
1595 kg
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DS4 DS4 - 2.0 HDi Avondale Dart 470-2
Actual Weights
Avondale Dart 470-2: 1120 kg.
DS4 DS4 - 2.0 HDi: 1595 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 242 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 258 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 16.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 297 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 (2300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the DS4 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 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 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.