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Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Swift Charisma 535

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with a Swift Charisma 535 with an actual weight of 1322 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (155 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
185
144

Mountains
Risk of snaking
183
133

Weight ratio: 83% (95% of kerbweight) 1322 kg 1595 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Skoda

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Swift Charisma 535

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Skoda is 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 83%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 95%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 133 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 still important!
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
2004-2013

Power
105 PS (77 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Charisma 535

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Garth Williams reviewed a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI:

"We have towed the Swift Charisma 535 with our Octavia 1.9 estate for 3 years. This is a remarkably well matched outfit despite initial worries re perceived lack of engine power with the 105 bhp diesel engine, which are unfounded in practice. We have had no problems at all towing. Like another reviewer, we have towed up Birdlip Hill in 3rd gear (from a standing start on the roundabout) and can reach 50 mph by the top. Our car has cruise control and will maintain 60 mph on motorways on almost all hills in top (5th) gear. We obtain about 30-34 mpg depending on weather conditions, the Octavia being easily capable of 60+ mpg on a run when solo.We have caravanned all over England, to North and South Wales and Scotland with the Octavia and Swift. We have had no stability problems but do have an Al-ko stabiliser fitted. Note that later Octavias have a lower kerb weight - by about 200 kg - so that upgrading to the latest model will be a problem if we keep this caravan."

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