The Honda Civic 2.2i-CTDi with a Swift Charisma 220 with an actual weight of 1180 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (126 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
231
223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
275
181
Weight ratio: 73% (83% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
1622 kg
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Honda Civic 2.2i-CTDi Swift Charisma 220
Actual Weights
Swift Charisma 220: 1180 kg.
Honda Civic 2.2i-CTDi: 1622 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 73%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 231 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 223 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 275 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 (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda 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 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
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 181 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 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.