Seat Altea Freetrack 2.0 TSI 4WD Swift Toscane 490
Performance
Weight
The Seat Altea Freetrack 2.0 TSI 4WD with a Swift Toscane 490 with an actual weight of 1275 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Seat is in general very good. And also 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
272
241
Mountains
Risk of snaking
320
193
Weight ratio: 68% (77% of kerbweight)
1275 kg
1871 kg
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Seat Altea Freetrack 2.0 TSI 4WD Swift Toscane 490
Actual Weights
Swift Toscane 490: 1275 kg.
Seat Altea Freetrack 2.0 TSI 4WD: 1871 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 272 points).
Speeds of 82 mph (132 km/h) to 87 mph (140 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 241 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 320 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 74 mph (119 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Seat is 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.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 193 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 very 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.