 | Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD
Swift Challenger SE 580 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD with a Swift Challenger SE 580 with an actual weight of 1610 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general fairly good. But 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 heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
231
231
Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
101
Weight ratio: 89% (100% of kerbweight)
1610 kg
1814 kg
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| Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD
Swift Challenger SE 580 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger SE 580: 1610 kg.
- Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD: 1814 kg.
- Noseweight: 90 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 89%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 231 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 231 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 260 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 (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Ford 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 100%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 101 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 fairly good.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- 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.
More information
More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.
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