 | Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i
Sterckeman Evolution Comfort 420 CP |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 130 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sterckeman.
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We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i with a Sterckeman Evolution Comfort 420 CP with an actual weight of 1030 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Sterckeman 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
162
97
Mountains
Risk of snaking
137
195
Weight ratio: 68% (78% of kerbweight)
1030 kg
1515 kg
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| Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i
Sterckeman Evolution Comfort 420 CP | |
Actual Weights
- Sterckeman Evolution Comfort 420 CP: 1030 kg.
- Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i: 1515 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 162 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (103 km/h) to 71 mph (114 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 97 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 28.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 137 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 53 mph (85 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 130 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 195 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 just sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
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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