 | Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi [4WD]
Standaard Caravan |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi [4WD] with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Standaard Caravan 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
226
224
Mountains
Risk of snaking
251
219
Weight ratio: 61% (68% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1960 kg
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| Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi [4WD]
Standaard Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Standaard Caravan : 1200 kg.
- Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi [4WD]: 1960 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 61%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 226 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 224 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 251 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 (2800 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia is more than 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.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 61%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 219 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.
- 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.
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