The towing limit is exceeded by 539 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Compass. Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Toyota Avensis 1.6 16v with a Compass Rallye 644 with an actual weight of 1839 kg is not a recommended match to drive.
The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. But the weight of the Compass with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
144
38
Mountains
Risk of snaking
106
1
Weight ratio: 125% (145% of kerbweight)
1839 kg
1470 kg
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Toyota Avensis 1.6 16v Compass Rallye 644
Actual Weights
Compass Rallye 644: 1839 kg.
Toyota Avensis 1.6 16v: 1470 kg.
Noseweight: 100 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 125%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 144 points).
Speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) to 69 mph (111 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 38 points).
Slightly higher revs (3700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 32.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 106 points).
Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 8% requires experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 539 kg (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 125%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 145%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
Recommended noseweight is 90 - 100 kg.
Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 1 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is essential!
It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.