Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut. Sterling Europa 520
Performance
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 270 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sterling. 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 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut. with a Sterling Europa 520 with an actual weight of 1450 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 Citroen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (162 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not 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
168
152
Mountains
Risk of snaking
141
142
Weight ratio: 79% (90% of kerbweight)
1450 kg
1839 kg
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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut. Sterling Europa 520
Actual Weights
Sterling Europa 520: 1450 kg.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi aut.: 1839 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 79%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 168 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 73 mph (117 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 152 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 141 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 from 11% to 12%.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 53 mph (85 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 270 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 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 90%.
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 75 - 80 kg.
Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 142 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 sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
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.