Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI 4WD aut. Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1640 kg kg with this Kia.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI 4WD aut. with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general very good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Weight ratio: 65% (74% of kerbweight) 1250 kg 1915 kg

Payloads

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

Car
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg 450 kg 500 kg 600 kg 700 kg 800 kg

Caravan
-190 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg

A User Payload of -190 kg in the caravan is not realistic in practice.

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI 4WD aut. Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
• Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI 4WD aut.: 1915 kg.
• Noseweight: 70 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 65%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 246 points).
• Speeds of 78 mph (125 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 310 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 16.7 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 309 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 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.