Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut. Adria Adora 502
Performance
Weight
The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut. with a Adria Adora 502 with an actual weight of 1244 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general more than sufficient. 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
192
159
Mountains
Risk of snaking
190
202
Weight ratio: 65% (73% of kerbweight)
1244 kg
1920 kg
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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut. Adria Adora 502
Actual Weights
Adria Adora 502: 1244 kg.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut.: 1920 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 192 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 159 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 190 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 58 mph (93 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 202 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.
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.