 | Renault Kadjar dCi 130
Swift Challenger Sport 442 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Renault Kadjar dCi 130 with a Swift Challenger Sport 442 with an actual weight of 1235 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (121 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
226
245
Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
178
Weight ratio: 72% (83% of kerbweight)
1235 kg
1715 kg
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| Renault Kadjar dCi 130
Swift Challenger Sport 442 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger Sport 442: 1235 kg.
- Renault Kadjar dCi 130: 1715 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 226 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 245 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 18.7 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 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Renault 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 178 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 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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