Citroen C3 Aircross BlueHDi 120 Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 870 kg kg with this Citroen.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 870 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Citroen C3 Aircross BlueHDi 120 with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 870 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general fairly good. 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: 58% (67% of kerbweight) 870 kg 1508 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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Citroen C3 Aircross BlueHDi 120 Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 870 kg.
• Citroen C3 Aircross BlueHDi 120: 1508 kg.
• Noseweight: 60 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 58%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 219 points).
• Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 242 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 17.5 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 261 points).
• No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
• On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
• A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.