Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI aut. TEC Travel King 540 GK
Performance
Weight
The Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI aut. with a TEC Travel King 540 GK with an actual weight of 1400 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 sufficient. But the weight of the TEC with a User Payload (147 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
165
137
Mountains
Risk of snaking
150
126
Weight ratio: 82% (93% of kerbweight)
1400 kg
1705 kg
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI aut. TEC Travel King 540 GK
Actual Weights
TEC Travel King 540 GK: 1400 kg.
Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI aut.: 1705 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 82%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 165 points).
Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 71 mph (115 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 137 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 150 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 53 mph (86 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volkswagen is 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 82%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 126 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 sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.