The Seat Altea 1.9 TDI 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 Seat is in general more than sufficient. 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
193
168
Mountains
Risk of snaking
193
195
Weight ratio: 69% (78% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
1705 kg
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Seat Altea 1.9 TDI Swift Charisma 220
Actual Weights
Swift Charisma 220: 1180 kg.
Seat Altea 1.9 TDI: 1705 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 193 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 168 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 193 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 195 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 more than sufficient.
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.