Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Eriba Touring Triton 430
Performance
Weight
The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI with a Eriba Touring Triton 430 with an actual weight of 1000 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Audi is in general very good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (199 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
271
315
Mountains
Risk of snaking
316
208
Weight ratio: 66% (75% of kerbweight)
1000 kg
1525 kg
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Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Eriba Touring Triton 430
Actual Weights
Eriba Touring Triton 430: 1000 kg.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI: 1525 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 271 points).
Speeds of 82 mph (133 km/h) to 87 mph (141 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 315 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 316 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 73 mph (118 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Audi 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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 208 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 very 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.