The Honda Jazz 1.4 with a Caravan leeg: 750 kg with an actual weight of 950 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 Honda is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
148
76
Mountains
Risk of snaking
126
178
Weight ratio: 75% (89% of kerbweight)
950 kg
1271 kg
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Honda Jazz 1.4 Caravan leeg: 750 kg
Actual Weights
Caravan leeg: 750 kg: 950 kg.
Honda Jazz 1.4: 1271 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 75%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 148 points).
Speeds of 61 mph (98 km/h) to 68 mph (109 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 76 points).
Slightly higher revs (3500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 28.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 126 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (83 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda 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 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 relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 178 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 just 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.