Toyota Auris TS 1.3 VVT-i Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1000 kg kg with this Toyota.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1000 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Toyota Auris TS 1.3 VVT-i with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1000 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Weight ratio: 69% (80% of kerbweight) 1000 kg 1450 kg

Payloads

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

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
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg

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Toyota Auris TS 1.3 VVT-i Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1000 kg.
• Toyota Auris TS 1.3 VVT-i: 1450 kg.
• Noseweight: 65 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 69%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 153 points).
• Speeds of 61 mph (99 km/h) to 68 mph (110 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 57 points).
• Slightly higher revs (3500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
• Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.9 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 134 points).
• No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
• On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
• A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.