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Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDI
Sprite Super 390

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDI with a Sprite Super 390 with an actual weight of 1075 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite 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
168
115

Mountains
Risk of snaking
156
184

Weight ratio: 72% (83% of kerbweight) 1075 kg 1500 kg

Payloads

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Citroen

Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDI
Sprite Super 390

Sprite

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Citroen 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 184 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 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDI
1999-2004

Power
90 PS (66 kW)
Torque
205 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Super 390

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Alan Kirkby reviewed a Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDI:

"It says:"You may expect just moderate performances from this outfit. Even on flat roads you must floor the gas pedal and change gears regularly,top gear is seldom applicable. " In reality it copes much better than this. It pulls OK in 5th most of the time with reasonable amount of throttle.
Stability is fine, no handling problems although the Xsara's rear suspension does go down a bit more than I'd like and I had to reposition the stabiliser plate to avoid grounding on bumpy roads."

See more Citroen Xsara reviews.

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