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Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Adria Altea Tamar

Adria
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT with a Adria Altea Tamar with an actual weight of 1400 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 Adria with a User Payload (125 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
225
216

Mountains
Risk of snaking
252
153

Weight ratio: 75% (85% of kerbweight) 1400 kg 1871 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Adria Altea Tamar

Adria

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 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
  • 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 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 153 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 Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
2010-2014

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

Adria Altea Tamar

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


User Reviews

C Taylor reviewed a Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT:

"I was a little apprehensive when I ordered the Hobby 545kmf because it is a fairly big caravan and on paper the weight is quite close to the Passat's towing limit, but I needn't have worried.

The car takes everything in it's stride comfortably cruising along in 6th gear on the cruise control at 60mph and still enough remaining power to accelerate above 60mph if needed without the need to change down.

On motorway inclines, 6th gear is still possible, but steeper inclines, it is necessary to change down to 5th or even 4th gear, but 60mph is still attainable in 4th gear, so not a problem.

An average of 30mpg was obtained on our last trip to southern Holland, which we were pleased with. (Fairly flat motorways)

The Winterhoff Hitchcock keeps everything stable, just the usual slight pull if passed by a heavy goods vehicle.

Just had to get used to the extra width of the outfit as the 545kmf is 2.5m wide instead of the typical 2.3m UK vans. Extra long towing mirrors required. All in all, very happy."

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