The Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSI aut. with a Adria Aviva 360 DK with an actual weight of 1000 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 good. And also the weight of the Adria with a User Payload (170 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
251
248
Mountains
Risk of snaking
300
249
Weight ratio: 57% (65% of kerbweight)
1000 kg
1741 kg
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Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSI aut. Adria Aviva 360 DK
Actual Weights
Adria Aviva 360 DK: 1000 kg.
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSI aut.: 1741 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 57%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 251 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 248 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 300 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 69 mph (112 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than 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 57%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 249 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 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.