 | Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Caravan |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI with a Caravan with an actual weight of 0 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general very good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (0 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
348
906
Mountains
Risk of snaking
420
367
Weight ratio: 0% (0% of kerbweight)
0 kg
1512 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan : 0 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI: 1512 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 0%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 348 points).
- Speeds of 111 mph (179 km/h) to 112 mph (181 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 906 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 10.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 420 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 95 mph (154 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The car is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 0%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 0%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 367 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 very 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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