 | Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Sprite Quattro FB |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 361 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sprite.
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 Passat Variant 1.9 TDI BlueMotion with a Sprite Quattro FB with an actual weight of 1561 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general more than sufficient. But 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 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
177
146
Mountains
Risk of snaking
158
111
Weight ratio: 90% (102% of kerbweight)
1561 kg
1727 kg
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| Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Sprite Quattro FB | |
Actual Weights
- Sprite Quattro FB: 1561 kg.
- Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.9 TDI BlueMotion: 1727 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 90%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 177 points).
- Speeds of 67 mph (108 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 146 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 158 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 55 mph (88 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 361 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 90%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
- 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 111 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.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and 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.
More information
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