VW Passat 1.9 TDi (100)

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Thinking about getting one of these in estate format. Is the 100PS diesel engine good enough for comfortably towing an average 4 berth single axle or does it struggle? Currently driving a 1.8 petrol Mondeo.
 
Dave,

I am now onto my second Passat TDi. The first one was the 110BHP engine. This was far superior to my previous petrol engined Mondeo 1.8 that struggled to tow my Dalesman 4 berth. My second Passat is the 130BHP Sport model. This is even better thatn the first. There is no problem in pulling away & keeping up with stat/stop traffic. Having driven these cars, I would be hestant to go for the 100BHP model. If you do and then get the oportunity to drive the 130BHP model you may regret it
 
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I tow an Elddis Avante 505 with my 100ps Passat (2002 model year). The caravan is loaded to 1300kg and I have absolutely no problems towing this, including over various mountain passes in Switzerland and Austria over the last 2 years. It will hold 60+mph without any trouble in 5th and is reasonably quick, although not as quick as a 130ps, getting there.
 
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I am about to put a towbar on my Audi A4 1.9 TDi. This has the same engine as the passat and a similar vehicle weight so performance should be the same.

I have the 110 bhp version and I am very impressed with the power. Up until now we have pulled our 4 birth Baily Scorpio (1000kgs) with a 1.9 VW Golf none turbo which kicks out 89 bhp. It only just holds 60mph on the flat and I often have to drop down to 4th gear to hold it at 55mph. I am sure the A4 will be fine, but if not it is possible to up the power by simply buying a small electronic box for around
 
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I used to use a 90bhp Peugeot 406 pulling a 1200kg four berth caravan (Coachman Mirage 480/4) with no problems. Obviously the more power, the better the acceleration, but the Peugeot was always acceptable.
 
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Dave,

I have had a 98hp and curently a 110hp. Toweed Elddis Typhoon with the 98 and a Typhoon GTX with the 110.

Although the 98 was agood towcar the 110 is much better excellent acceleration cruises easily at limits does up 62mpg solo and 34 towing.

Towed extensivley in FRance very relaxing car to drive.
 

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