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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI [5MT]
Knaus Sport 450 FU

Knaus
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI [5MT] with a Knaus Sport 450 FU with an actual weight of 1170 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
192
155

Mountains
Risk of snaking
197
174

Weight ratio: 75% (87% of kerbweight) 1170 kg 1551 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI [5MT]
Knaus Sport 450 FU

Knaus

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%.
  • 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 174 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

Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI [5MT]
2003-2008

Power
105 PS (77 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Knaus Sport 450 FU

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


User Reviews

Gd485 reviewed a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI [5MT]:

"My golf engine has been remapped from 105bhp to 143bhp by Superchips. The performance is excellent and the caravan is fitted with ALKO ATC to aid the stability. Prior to the remap the engine pulled well but needed careful planning when hill climbing. "

See more Volkswagen Golf reviews.

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