Opel Astra 1.2T Sports Tourer Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

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

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 Opel Astra 1.2T Sports Tourer 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 Opel is in general more than sufficient. 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 good.

Weight ratio: 71% (81% of kerbweight) 1100 kg 1555 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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Opel Astra 1.2T Sports Tourer Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1100 kg.
• Opel Astra 1.2T Sports Tourer: 1555 kg.
• Noseweight: 65 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 71%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 200 points).
• Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 133 points).
• Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
• Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.9 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 210 points).
• No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
• On motorway inclines higher revs (4100 rpm) are needed.
• A speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.