 | Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI aut. [AWD]
Xplore 530 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI aut. [AWD] with a Xplore 530 with an actual weight of 1253 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Xplore with a User Payload (164 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
212
250
Mountains
Risk of snaking
237
196
Weight ratio: 67% (75% of kerbweight)
1253 kg
1876 kg
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| Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI aut. [AWD]
Xplore 530 | |
Actual Weights
- Xplore 530: 1253 kg.
- Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI aut. [AWD]: 1876 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 212 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 250 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 22.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 237 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 61 mph (98 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia 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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 196 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.
- 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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