We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 500 kg kg with this Alfa Romeo.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 500 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 Turbo with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 500 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Alfa Romeo is in general very 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.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
255
211
Mountains
Risk of snaking
331
317
Weight ratio: 35% (41% of kerbweight)
500 kg
1445 kg
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Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 Turbo Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 500 kg.
Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 Turbo: 1445 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 35%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 255 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 211 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 11.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 331 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Alfa Romeo 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 35%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 41%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Safe speed up to 60 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 317 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 very good.
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.