The Seat Ateca 1.4 TSI aut. with a Hobby De Luxe 400 SF with an actual weight of 1100 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Seat is in general good. And also the weight of the Hobby with a User Payload (149 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
243
242
Mountains
Risk of snaking
293
187
Weight ratio: 70% (80% of kerbweight)
1100 kg
1575 kg
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Seat Ateca 1.4 TSI aut. Hobby De Luxe 400 SF
Actual Weights
Hobby De Luxe 400 SF: 1100 kg.
Seat Ateca 1.4 TSI aut.: 1575 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 243 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 242 points).
Higher revs (1800 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 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 293 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 (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Seat 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 187 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.