 | Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut.
Abbey Vogue 460 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut. with a Abbey Vogue 460 with an actual weight of 1318 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Abbey 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
226
239
Mountains
Risk of snaking
255
181
Weight ratio: 70% (78% of kerbweight)
1318 kg
1892 kg
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| Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut.
Abbey Vogue 460 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey Vogue 460: 1318 kg.
- Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut.: 1892 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 226 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 239 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 19.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 255 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 181 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 fairly 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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