Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 aut. Adria Adora 532 UK
Performance
Weight
The Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 aut. with a Adria Adora 532 UK with an actual weight of 1380 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 very good. And also the weight of the Adria 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
267
310
Mountains
Risk of snaking
326
232
Weight ratio: 56% (61% of kerbweight)
1380 kg
2458 kg
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Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 aut. Adria Adora 532 UK
Actual Weights
Adria Adora 532 UK: 1380 kg.
Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 aut.: 2458 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 56%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 267 points).
Speeds of 81 mph (131 km/h) to 86 mph (139 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 310 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 14.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 326 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 73 mph (117 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 56%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 61%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 232 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.