 | Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Caravan leeg: 750 kg |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI with a Caravan leeg: 750 kg with an actual weight of 950 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 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.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
209
161
Mountains
Risk of snaking
231
221
Weight ratio: 63% (72% of kerbweight)
950 kg
1512 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Caravan leeg: 750 kg | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan leeg: 750 kg: 950 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI: 1512 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 209 points).
- Speeds of 70 mph (113 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 161 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 231 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 62 mph (100 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 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 221 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 fairly 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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