Fiat 500L 1.6 Multijet Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1100 kg kg with this Fiat.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1100 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Fiat 500L 1.6 Multijet with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1100 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Fiat is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Weight ratio: 66% (76% of kerbweight) 1100 kg 1655 kg

Payloads

Specify the User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and caravan:

Car
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg 450 kg 500 kg 600 kg 700 kg 800 kg

Caravan
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg

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Fiat 500L 1.6 Multijet Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1100 kg.
• Fiat 500L 1.6 Multijet: 1655 kg.
• Noseweight: 65 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 66%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 213 points).
• Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 251 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 20 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 243 points).
• No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
• On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
• A speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.