 | Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti
Bagagewagen (achter MPV of SUV) |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti with a Bagagewagen (achter MPV of SUV) with an actual weight of 600 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general very good. And also the weight of the Bagagewagen 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
261
336
Mountains
Risk of snaking
287
326
Weight ratio: 33% (37% of kerbweight)
600 kg
1803 kg
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| Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti
Bagagewagen (achter MPV of SUV) | |
Actual Weights
- Bagagewagen (achter MPV of SUV): 600 kg.
- Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti: 1803 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 33%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 261 points).
- Speeds of 83 mph (134 km/h) to 88 mph (142 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 336 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 19.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 287 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 69 mph (111 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel 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 33%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 37%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 326 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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