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Verdict

The Volkswagen Golf GTE [+EL] and the Caravan as an example of a laden weight of 1430 kg is an excellent combination for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

Weight

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.

Flat roads

The performances of the engine of this outfit are in general very good. Under all conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 6th gear. In that case the engine runs approximately 2000 rpm. Maybe the engine is not running smoothly at low revs so it is better to shiftdown to the 5th gear, the engine runs in that case 2500 rpm. In a headwind or for example on a crossover there is no need to downshift immediately.

Mountains

On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 5th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 58 mph but maybe the engine is running better by somewhat more revs in the 4th gear). In the 4th gear the top speed is 76 mph (4079 rpm). Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%. While driving the engine has enough power to drive on every normal road.

Attention: This car can easily drive much faster with the caravan than is safe. So always keep an eye on your speed!

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Car

Volkswagen Golf GTE [+EL]

Year

January 2017 - 2018

Power

kW (204 bhp) at rpm

Torque

Nm at - rpm

Kerbweight

kg user payload kg

Tyres

/ R

Gearbox

automatic with 6 gears without torque converter

Towing limit

kg (towball limit kg)

Caravan

Caravan as an example

Empty weight

kg Payload kg

MTPLM

kg

Height:

m. (8'5")

Overall width:

m. (7'7")

Overall body lenght:

m. (16'9")

Shipping length:

m. (20'10")

Actual gross train weight

3204 kg

Stated vehicle gross train weight

kg