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Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR aut. [Track & Field]
Swift Charisma 555

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR aut. [Track & Field] with a Swift Charisma 555 with an actual weight of 1469 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 fairly 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 not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
224
233

Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
147

Weight ratio: 77% (87% of kerbweight) 1469 kg 1904 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR aut. [Track & Field]
Swift Charisma 555

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
  • 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 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 147 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

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

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR aut. [Track & Field]
2007-2010

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 Charisma 555

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


User Reviews

gilmck@ntlworld.com reviewed a Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR aut. [Track & Field]:

"This is my first tow car and first caravan so perspective is a bit light. But I did the research and it all said this was a good match. First trip towing we did from our home in Scotland to the south coast of England and back. A roads, B roads and plenty of motorways. Frankly I do not know what the fuss is about. It all seemed so easy. This car must be as good at towing as reports said. Either that or I am going to get a frightening shock one of these days. But I do'nt think so - I think the VW is a tough old beast, it seems really willing and , of course, the Swift matches it along the way. Recommended."

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