 | Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut.
Knaus Sport 500 QDK |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut. with a Knaus Sport 500 QDK with an actual weight of 1260 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general good. And also the weight of the Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
244
265
Mountains
Risk of snaking
295
200
Weight ratio: 67% (75% of kerbweight)
1260 kg
1885 kg
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| Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut.
Knaus Sport 500 QDK | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Sport 500 QDK: 1260 kg.
- Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI aut.: 1885 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 244 points).
- Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 265 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 16.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 295 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 (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 200 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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