 | Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi aut. [2WD]
Bailey Ranger 510/4 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi aut. [2WD] with a Bailey Ranger 510/4 with an actual weight of 1223 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 Bailey 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
219
229
Mountains
Risk of snaking
243
203
Weight ratio: 65% (72% of kerbweight)
1223 kg
1887 kg
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| Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi aut. [2WD]
Bailey Ranger 510/4 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Ranger 510/4: 1223 kg.
- Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi aut. [2WD]: 1887 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 219 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 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 229 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 20.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 243 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 63 mph (102 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, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 203 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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