Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 aut. Swift Challenger 460
Performance
Weight
The Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 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 Volkswagen is in general very good. 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
270
316
Mountains
Risk of snaking
330
253
Weight ratio: 52% (57% of kerbweight)
1284 kg
2458 kg
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Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 aut. Swift Challenger 460
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger 460: 1284 kg.
Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 TDI V6 aut.: 2458 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 52%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 270 points).
Speeds of 82 mph (132 km/h) to 87 mph (140 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 316 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 14 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 330 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 73 mph (118 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 52%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 57%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 253 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.