We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1500 kg kg with this Kia.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI aut. with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-50 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
210
263
Mountains
Risk of snaking
237
177
Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight)
1250 kg
1745 kg
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Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI aut. Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI aut.: 1745 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 210 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 263 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 21.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 237 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (99 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 177 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.
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.