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Volvo S60 D5 aut.
Swift Challenger SE 480

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Volvo S60 D5 aut. with a Swift Challenger SE 480 with an actual weight of 1282 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very 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
247
267

Mountains
Risk of snaking
315
179

Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight) 1282 kg 1778 kg

Payloads

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

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Caravan




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Volvo

Volvo S60 D5 aut.
Swift Challenger SE 480

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo 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 81%.
  • 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 179 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 very 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.

More information

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


Specifications

Volvo S60 D5 aut.
2005-2010

Power
185 PS (136 kW)
Torque
400 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger SE 480

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


User Reviews

John Hindmarch reviewed a Volvo S60 D5 aut.:

"Good match between car and van. To overtake/accelerate on motorway then need to manually select 5th gear, 4th is rarely needed.
Fuel consumption is about 27mpg"

See more Volvo S60 reviews.

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