 | Renault Clio 1.4 16v
Lunar Venus 320/2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Renault Clio 1.4 16v with a Lunar Venus 320/2 with an actual weight of 963 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
174
72
Mountains
Risk of snaking
162
186
Weight ratio: 75% (89% of kerbweight)
963 kg
1280 kg
Information on the internet cannot be free!
You can use our TowCarCalculator freely, but that doesn’t mean it’s free to use. If it has helped you, please show your appreciation with a donation.
If you found the Outfit Matches helpful, please consider supporting Caravantrekker with a small donation.
For secure donations, you can use Mollie to contribute to Caravantrekker, the owner of TowCar.info.
Thank you for your support!
| Renault Clio 1.4 16v
Lunar Venus 320/2 | |
Actual Weights
- Lunar Venus 320/2: 963 kg.
- Renault Clio 1.4 16v: 1280 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 75%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 174 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 71 mph (114 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 72 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 162 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (5600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Renault 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 186 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 sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
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.
More information
More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.
Review your Renault
Tell other caravanners what you think of your Renault Clio 1.4 16v towing a Lunar Venus 320/2 (963 kg).
Select other Car:
Select other Caravan:
Caravantrekker