Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 800 kg kg with this Volkswagen.

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 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 800 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.

Weight ratio: 61% (72% of kerbweight) 800 kg 1305 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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Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 800 kg.
• Volkswagen Polo 1.0: 1305 kg.
• Noseweight: 50 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 61%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 107 points).
• Speeds of 55 mph (89 km/h) to 63 mph (101 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 32 points).
• Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 36.1 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 72 points).
• Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 8% requires experience from the driver.
• On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
• A speed of 45 mph (73 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.