 | Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro
Abbey Vogue 470 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro with a Abbey Vogue 470 with an actual weight of 1310 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Audi is in general very good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a User Payload (198 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
295
359
Mountains
Risk of snaking
356
197
Weight ratio: 66% (74% of kerbweight)
1310 kg
1995 kg
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| Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro
Abbey Vogue 470 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey Vogue 470: 1310 kg.
- Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro: 1995 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 295 points).
- Speeds of 86 mph (139 km/h) to 90 mph (145 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 359 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 10.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 356 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 79 mph (127 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Audi 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.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
- 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 197 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.
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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