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Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI
Swift Charisma 230

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI with a Swift Charisma 230 with an actual weight of 1280 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Seat is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (134 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
221
224

Mountains
Risk of snaking
240
205

Weight ratio: 65% (72% of kerbweight) 1280 kg 1966 kg

Payloads

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

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Caravan




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Seat

Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI
Swift Charisma 230

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Seat 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 205 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.
  • 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

Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI
2003-2005

Power
131 PS (96 kW)
Torque
310 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Charisma 230

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


User Reviews

frank trickett reviewed a Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI:

"I agree with all that has been said in the previous comments. I have towed a few different caravans with my trusty 2003 model. (130 bhp) cracking performance have towed to northern Spain on a number of occasions with no trouble whatsoever. My local Seat dealer keeps pestering me to buy a newer model but i tell him where to go as i would not like to part with my old faithful.PS thanks for a very useful web site "

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