 | Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut.
Sprite Alpine 4 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut. with a Sprite Alpine 4 with an actual weight of 1247 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite 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
197
170
Mountains
Risk of snaking
195
201
Weight ratio: 65% (74% of kerbweight)
1247 kg
1920 kg
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| Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut.
Sprite Alpine 4 | |
Actual Weights
- Sprite Alpine 4: 1247 kg.
- Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut.: 1920 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 197 points).
- Speeds of 70 mph (113 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 170 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 24.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 195 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Citroen 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- 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 74%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 201 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 more than sufficient.
- 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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