The Volkswagen Golf 1.4 with a Caravan with an actual weight of 0 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general very good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (0 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
340
654
Mountains
Risk of snaking
380
367
Weight ratio: 0% (0% of kerbweight)
0 kg
1442 kg
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 0 kg.
Volkswagen Golf 1.4: 1442 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 0%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 340 points).
Speeds of 109 mph (176 km/h) to 111 mph (179 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 654 points).
Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 380 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 89 mph (144 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 0%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 0%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 367 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.