 | Kia Sportage 2.0 cvvt [4WD]
Elddis Avante 540 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Sportage 2.0 cvvt [4WD] with a Elddis Avante 540 with an actual weight of 1481 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 Kia is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
204
126
Mountains
Risk of snaking
195
131
Weight ratio: 81% (91% of kerbweight)
1481 kg
1823 kg
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| Kia Sportage 2.0 cvvt [4WD]
Elddis Avante 540 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 540: 1481 kg.
- Kia Sportage 2.0 cvvt [4WD]: 1823 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 81%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 204 points).
- Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 126 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2600 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 195 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 (4700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 60 mph (96 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia 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 81%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 91%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 131 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 more than sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- 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.
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