Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro aut. Coachman Pastiche 460/2
Performance
Weight
The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro aut. with a Coachman Pastiche 460/2 with an actual weight of 1425 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 Coachman with a User Payload (125 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
283
310
Mountains
Risk of snaking
334
181
Weight ratio: 70% (79% of kerbweight)
1425 kg
2040 kg
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Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro aut. Coachman Pastiche 460/2
Actual Weights
Coachman Pastiche 460/2: 1425 kg.
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro aut.: 2040 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 283 points).
Speeds of 84 mph (136 km/h) to 89 mph (143 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 310 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 12.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 334 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 23%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 76 mph (123 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 181 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.