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Verdict

The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI and the Caravan as an example of a laden weight of 1250 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 more than sufficient. Under favourable conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 5th gear, by giving the engine plenty of throttle. In that case the engine runs approximately 1900 rpm. Maybe the engine is not running smoothly at low revs so it is better to shiftdown to the 4th gear, the engine runs in that case 2500 rpm (witch is maybe more noisily than usually accustomed). For example, in a headwind or a crossover, downshift to the 4th gear. The engine runs approximately 2500 rpm (witch is maybe more noisily than usually accustomed).

Mountains

On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 3th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 60 mph. Hill starts are possible even on steep slopes up to 18%, if the front wheels have sufficient traction. While driving the engine has enough power to drive on every normal road.

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Car

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI

Year

February 2017 - up to now

Power

kW (116 bhp) at rpm

Torque

Nm at - rpm

Kerbweight

kg user payload kg

Tyres

/ R

Gearbox

manual with 5 gears

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

2723 kg

Stated vehicle gross train weight

kg