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Citroen C5 Break 2.0i aut.
Swift Challenger 460

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Citroen C5 Break 2.0i aut. with a Swift Challenger 460 with an actual weight of 1284 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
204
121

Mountains
Risk of snaking
210
155

Weight ratio: 78% (89% of kerbweight) 1284 kg 1649 kg

Payloads

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Citroen

Citroen C5 Break 2.0i aut.
Swift Challenger 460

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Citroen 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 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
  • 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 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 155 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.
  • 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

Citroen C5 Break 2.0i aut.
2001-2004

Power
131 PS (96 kW)
Torque
194 Nm @ 4100 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 460

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


User Reviews

Norman Taylor reviewed a Citroen C5 Break 2.0i aut.:

"I would have expected better performance from my Citroen C5 given the size of van and car, I don't feel that my C5 even lives up to the expectation of the performance calculator. As I am looking to upgrade my van I will have to find a more suitable tow car, shame as in many ways the C5 is streets ahead of more expensive competitors."

See more Citroen C5 reviews.

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