The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Swift. Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Audi A4 1.9 TDI with a Swift Challenger 490 with an actual weight of 1550 kg is not a recommended match for long journeys.
The motor preformance of the Audi is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy and not recommended for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
197
168
Mountains
Risk of snaking
202
58
Weight ratio: 100% (115% of kerbweight)
1550 kg
1550 kg
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Audi A4 1.9 TDI Swift Challenger 490
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger 490: 1550 kg.
Audi A4 1.9 TDI: 1550 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 100%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 197 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 168 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 202 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 59 mph (95 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg (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 100%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 115%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 58 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 more than sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is essential!
It's a moderate match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and not recommended for long journeys.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.