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Renault Espace 1.9 dCi
Swift Challenger SE 480

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Renault Espace 1.9 dCi with a Swift Challenger SE 480 with an actual weight of 1283 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Renault is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (121 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
200
167

Mountains
Risk of snaking
201
209

Weight ratio: 64% (71% of kerbweight) 1283 kg 1995 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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Renault

Renault Espace 1.9 dCi
Swift Challenger SE 480

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Renault 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 64%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 71%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 209 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.

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

Renault Espace 1.9 dCi
2002-2006

Power
116 PS (85 kW)
Torque
270 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger SE 480

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


User Reviews

mr jm butcher reviewed a Renault Espace 1.9 dCi:

"i feel i must post this review. im a very experienced tower both commercial and private. and have towed with many cars on the same trip as the one im reviewing.
and i was surprised,no delighted by the performace of the 1.9 dci 2006 espace i used. loads of horror stories about these but i have just towed 1500 miles fully loaded and it has out performed any of the prevoius cars/vans i have used. which include 2x mercs c220cdi/c250 cdi both very twitchy, freelander td4 very good and i thought hard to beat. but this did . rx4 1.9 dci not enough allround, and two 3 d toyota granvias great but thirsty.
i compleated my trip on 4 tanks ie 30mpg but it was the ability to drive long distantces in 6th that really impressed me and in such comfort. so as i say surprised and delighted all in one 5 stars for me"

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