 | Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi
Sprite Finesse 2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi with a Sprite Finesse 2 with an actual weight of 1073 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite with a User Payload (176 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
152
148
Mountains
Risk of snaking
132
197
Weight ratio: 69% (80% of kerbweight)
1073 kg
1545 kg
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| Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi
Sprite Finesse 2 | |
Actual Weights
- Sprite Finesse 2: 1073 kg.
- Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi: 1545 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 152 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (101 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 148 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 132 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 51 mph (82 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia 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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 197 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 sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
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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