The Mazda 6 2.0 CiTD with a Eriba Touring Familia 320 with an actual weight of 900 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mazda is in general very good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
272
336
Mountains
Risk of snaking
325
261
Weight ratio: 52% (59% of kerbweight)
900 kg
1715 kg
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Mazda 6 2.0 CiTD Eriba Touring Familia 320
Actual Weights
Eriba Touring Familia 320: 900 kg.
Mazda 6 2.0 CiTD: 1715 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 52%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 272 points).
Speeds of 82 mph (133 km/h) to 87 mph (141 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 336 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 14.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 325 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 23%.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 74 mph (119 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mazda 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 52%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 59%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 261 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 very 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.