Fiat Croma 2.4 JTD Multijet 20v aut. Knaus Sudwind 450 EL
Performance
Weight
The Fiat Croma 2.4 JTD Multijet 20v aut. with a Knaus Sudwind 450 EL with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Fiat is in general good. And also the weight of the Knaus 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
244
251
Mountains
Risk of snaking
302
227
Weight ratio: 62% (69% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1950 kg
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Fiat Croma 2.4 JTD Multijet 20v aut. Knaus Sudwind 450 EL
Actual Weights
Knaus Sudwind 450 EL: 1200 kg.
Fiat Croma 2.4 JTD Multijet 20v aut.: 1950 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 62%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 244 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 251 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 15.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 302 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 23%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Fiat 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 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 227 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 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.