The Seat Toledo 2.0 TDI [DSG] with a Swift Charisma 230 with an actual weight of 1280 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (134 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
223
230
Mountains
Risk of snaking
253
175
Weight ratio: 73% (82% of kerbweight)
1280 kg
1764 kg
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Seat Toledo 2.0 TDI [DSG] Swift Charisma 230
Actual Weights
Swift Charisma 230: 1280 kg.
Seat Toledo 2.0 TDI [DSG]: 1764 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 73%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 223 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 230 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 19 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 253 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 (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Seat 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 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 175 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.