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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
Lunar Quasar 462

Lunar
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with a Lunar Quasar 462 with an actual weight of 1180 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 good. And also the weight of the Lunar with a User Payload (133 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
233
241

Mountains
Risk of snaking
279
169

Weight ratio: 75% (87% of kerbweight) 1180 kg 1579 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 Golf 2.0 TDI
Lunar Quasar 462

Lunar

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, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
  • 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 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 169 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 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 Golf 2.0 TDI
2012-2017

Power
150 PS (110 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Lunar Quasar 462

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


User Reviews

Robb Burn reviewed a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI:

"I have used the car towing the equivalent of a Lunar Quasar 462 and experienced no difficulties, generally achieving 35/38 mpg when towing. Although specifying that we were towing a caravan a Via Michelin route erroneously took us through the Puy Mary mountain pass in France and, being unable to turn around, we completed the crossing with no problems. This is a good towing car and a very economical car when being used solo. "

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