The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut. with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
216
227
Mountains
Risk of snaking
267
347
Weight ratio: 11% (13% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1795 kg
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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut. Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 200 kg.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut.: 1795 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 11%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 216 points).
Speeds of 70 mph (113 km/h) to 76 mph (122 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 227 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 16.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 267 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (102 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen 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 11%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 13%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 347 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.