Kia Optima SW PHEV Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1500 kg kg with this Kia.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Kia Optima SW PHEV with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general more than sufficient. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-50 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Weight ratio: 62% (69% of kerbweight) 1250 kg 2015 kg

Payloads

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

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

A User Payload of -50 kg in the caravan is not realistic in practice.

Attention

The Kia is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.

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Kia Optima SW PHEV Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
• Kia Optima SW PHEV: 2015 kg.
• Noseweight: 70 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 62%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 198 points).
• Speeds of 66 mph (106 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 151 points).
• Slightly higher revs (2700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
• Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.8 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 183 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 (3800 rpm) are needed.
• A speed of 55 mph (88 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.