Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut. Sprite Quattro FB
Performance
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 381 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sprite. Make sure the towing limit is correct.
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 C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut. with a Sprite Quattro FB with an actual weight of 1561 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
162
150
Mountains
Risk of snaking
130
131
Weight ratio: 85% (97% of kerbweight)
1561 kg
1839 kg
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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut. Sprite Quattro FB
Actual Weights
Sprite Quattro FB: 1561 kg.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut.: 1839 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 85%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 162 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (106 km/h) to 73 mph (117 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 150 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 31.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 130 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 from 11% to 12%.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (83 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 381 kg (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 85%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 97%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 80 - 85 kg.
Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 131 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 sufficient.
If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.