The Volvo V70 D5 aut. [AWD] with a Swift Charisma 220 with an actual weight of 1180 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (126 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
263
332
Mountains
Risk of snaking
332
228
Weight ratio: 60% (68% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
1961 kg
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Volvo V70 D5 aut. [AWD] Swift Charisma 220
Actual Weights
Swift Charisma 220: 1180 kg.
Volvo V70 D5 aut. [AWD]: 1961 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 263 points).
Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 332 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 14 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 332 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volvo 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 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 228 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 very 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.