 | Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI
Swift Challenger 490 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 240 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Swift.
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 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI with a Swift Challenger 490 with an actual weight of 1540 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 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
148
114
Mountains
Risk of snaking
105
113
Weight ratio: 86% (96% of kerbweight)
1540 kg
1798 kg
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| Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI
Swift Challenger 490 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger 490: 1540 kg.
- Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI: 1798 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 86%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 148 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (103 km/h) to 71 mph (114 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 114 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 33.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 105 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 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 49 mph (79 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 240 kg (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 86%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 96%.
- 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 85 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 113 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.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a good match, sometimes 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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