We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 800 kg kg with this Honda.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 800 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Honda Civic 1.0 aut. with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 800 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general more than 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.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
208
121
Mountains
Risk of snaking
240
261
Weight ratio: 51% (58% of kerbweight)
800 kg
1584 kg
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Honda Civic 1.0 aut. Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 800 kg.
Honda Civic 1.0 aut.: 1584 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 51%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 208 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 121 points).
Slightly higher revs (2600 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 17.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 240 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda is 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 51%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 58%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 261 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.