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Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Swift Challenger 540

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Audi A4 2.0 TDI with a Swift Challenger 540 with an actual weight of 1488 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Audi is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
215
214

Mountains
Risk of snaking
236
100

Weight ratio: 86% (97% of kerbweight) 1488 kg 1730 kg

Payloads

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Audi

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Swift Challenger 540

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Audi is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 86%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 97%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 100 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
2004-2007

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 540

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

John Robins reviewed a Audi A4 2.0 TDI:

"2006 A4 Avant 2.0 TDI and 2007 Coachman Amara 380/2

Into my 4th year towng the Coachman, no problems at all. If I stay below 60 the outfit does 32mpg on the motorway and I have not had any cooling problems. The car even tows uphill on wet green lanes provided you are careful with the throttle. Who needs 4 wheel drive?"

See more Audi A4 reviews.

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