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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Swift Challenger Sport 554

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BMT with a Swift Challenger Sport 554 with an actual weight of 1430 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (153 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
223
207

Mountains
Risk of snaking
247
150

Weight ratio: 77% (88% of kerbweight) 1430 kg 1857 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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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Swift Challenger Sport 554

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 150 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 fairly good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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

Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
2010-2014

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger Sport 554

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


User Reviews

Andy Prest reviewed a Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BMT:

"Passat 2.0TDI saloon towing Swift Conqueror 570

The site indicates that I'm towing at 100% but to be honest I'm always very careful and never had any issues... The car's more than capable but the van can be a little wobbly on uneven roads (potholes) and in windy conditions, don't think the car would ever change this... Thankfully my Passat exec model has the stiffened suspension which is good because it does drop slightly with the van hitched... And the cars already sits very low on its wheels (for styling and ride quality I think) but again never bottomed out or had any tyre issues... The Passat also returns 35-45 mpg when towing this van across the Penines which I think is very impressive, finally the car auto recognises the van and disables the rear sensors and displays the van on the front screen... Well recommended"

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