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The Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI and the Caravan as an example with a laden weight of 550 kg is a perfect match.

Weight

weight ratio
towball limit
stability

Flat roads

speed
acceleration
5th gear

Mountains

speed
hill starts
driving

33%

550 kg 1689 kg
50 kg


Score 16.2


25%

Good

  • Car is relatively heavy compared to caravan
  • Higher speeds are safely possible
  • Hill starts
  • More flexibility in payload

Bad

  • No salient features

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Verdict

The Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI and the Caravan as an example of a laden weight of 550 kg is an excellent combination for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

Weight

The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.

Flat roads

The performances of the engine of this outfit are in general good. Under most conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 5th gear. In that case the engine runs approximately 2300 rpm. In a headwind or for example on a crossover there is no need to downshift immediately.

Mountains

On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 4th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 62 mph. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes, theoretical up to 25%, if the wheels have sufficient traction. While driving the engine has enough power to drive on every normal road.

Results

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Weight
Towing limit
1500 kg
Weight ratio
33%
(laden Caravan / laden Car)
(550 kg / 1689 kg)
Noseweight
Towball limit
80 kg
Advise
50 kg
Stability
Score at optimal noseweight
16.2
Infuence pay load
9%
Flat roads
Top speed
78 mph (4th gear)
At headwind
73 mph
Speed in practice
71 mph (5th gear)
Acceleration
0 - 60 mph
20.9 sec. - (max. 16.5 sec.)
30 - 60 mph
15.6 sec. - (max. 11.6 sec.)
50 - 60 mph
4th gear: 7.5 sec. (max. 5.3 sec.)
Power at 60 mph
Highest (6th) gear
of limited use (1836 rpm, 84% gas)
Gears in practice
5th gear
4th gear
Revs at 60 mph
2270
2849
Percentage between accelerator
68% - 76%
54% - 61%
Power needed at 60 mph 1492 N
over: 833 N
over: 1384 N
Motorway inclines 1:20
Speed (maximum)
62 mph
In the
4th gear
Revs
2968
Acceleration 30 - 50 mph
15.3 sec. - (max. 10 sec.)
Normaly at 50 mph in the
4th gear
By revs
2374
Percentage accelerator
83%
Hill starts
Maximum incline
23.6% - 26.1%
Minimum speed (whereby power)
5 mph - (7 mph)
Mountain roads
Maximum slope driving
45.9%
Maximum speed on 1:8
44 mph in the 3th gear

 

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Car
Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI
Year
September 2016 - up to now
Power
kW (116 bhp) at rpm
Torque
Nm at - rpm
Kerbweight
kg user payload kg
Tyres
/ R
Gearbox
manual with 6 gears
Towing limit
kg (towball limit kg)
Caravan
Caravan as an example
Empty weight
kg Payload kg
MTPLM
kg
Height:
m. (8'5")
Overall width:
m. (7'7")
Overall body lenght:
m. (16'9")
Shipping length:
m. (20'10")
Actual gross train weight
2239 kg
Stated vehicle gross train weight
kg

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