Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI 16v [DSG] Swift Challenger 470
Performance
Weight
The Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI 16v [DSG] with a Swift Challenger 470 with an actual weight of 1292 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general good. And also 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 good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
245
258
Mountains
Risk of snaking
296
180
Weight ratio: 71% (84% of kerbweight)
1292 kg
1809 kg
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Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI 16v [DSG] Swift Challenger 470
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger 470: 1292 kg.
Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI 16v [DSG]: 1809 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 245 points).
Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 258 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 16.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 296 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than sufficient (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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 180 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.