 | Skoda Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI
Sterling Europa 520 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sterling.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Skoda Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI with a Sterling Europa 520 with an actual weight of 1450 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (162 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
226
228
Mountains
Risk of snaking
255
103
Weight ratio: 89% (102% of kerbweight)
1450 kg
1625 kg
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| Skoda Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI
Sterling Europa 520 | |
Actual Weights
- Sterling Europa 520: 1450 kg.
- Skoda Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI: 1625 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 89%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 226 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 228 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 18.7 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 is exceeded by 50 kg (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 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
- 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 103 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.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
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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