 | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI
Eriba Puck 230 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI with a Eriba Puck 230 with an actual weight of 892 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 Eriba 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
254
193
Mountains
Risk of snaking
272
254
Weight ratio: 56% (65% of kerbweight)
892 kg
1580 kg
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| Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI
Eriba Puck 230 | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Puck 230: 892 kg.
- Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI: 1580 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 56%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 254 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (131 km/h) to 86 mph (139 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 193 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 272 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (110 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 56%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 254 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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