The 5+1 best cars for towing a caravan

If you’re thinking about which car is best for a caravan, these are the best options depending on the weight of the trailer

The world of caravans has a lot to offer, so much so that at Top10motor we have approached this topic from the point of view of, should the need arise, deciding between buying a motorhome or caravan and what the best tips for driving with a trailer or caravan are.

Either way, today we analyse which cars are best for towing a caravan. To do this we took the data from the specialist website Towcarawards, which classifies by caravan weight which cars are most suitable for hauling a mobile home.

Best car for towing a caravan up to 1,100 kg

The Seat Arona, one of the best-selling SUVs, is one of the best SUVs for towing, at least when it comes to light weights. Taking 1,100 kg as the maximum mass to tow, the Seat Arona 1.0 TSI with its modest 115 CV and 200 Nm is enough to pull a lightweight caravan behind it.

Best car for towing a caravan up to 1,400 kg

According to the tests carried out, the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI with DSG automatic gearbox is the ideal car for towing a caravan. With 150 CV and 250 Nm of torque, which between 1,500 and 3,500 rpm are more than enough to handle a weight of up to 1.4 tonnes.

Best car for towing a caravan up to 1,900 kg

The BMW 5 Series 520d Touring xDrive M Sport comes out as the first option among the best diesel cars for towing caravans. This estate car, in addition to increasing its load capacity compared with the saloon, offers strong traction thanks to its xDrive four-wheel-drive system and a four-cylinder engine producing 190 CV and 400 Nm of torque.

Best car for towing a caravan over 1,900 kg

The heavyweights come into play and, for that reason, the best car for towing a caravan of around two tonnes is a SUV with a diesel engine V6. The Land Rover Discovery 3.0 SDV6 HSE is, in addition to being the most stylish of the most efficient tow vehicles, the best option for those who need to pull a heavy caravan.

Best hybrid car for towing a caravan

Its sibling, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport P400e HSE Dynamic, besides being an SUV that doesn’t lose its cool or a shred of elegance while hauling a caravan behind it.

With a towing capacity of up to 2,500 kg, 400 CV and 550 Nm of torque, there is no doubt that it is one of the most stylish vehicles to turn up at a campsite.

Best cheap car for towing a caravan

As is generally the case with the Dacia Duster 4×4, this SUV presents itself as the crossover best suited to leaving the tarmac but also as the best budget car for pulling a trailer.

Thus, the Dacia Duster 4×4 1.5 dCi is a real powerhouse and, despite its modest 115 CV and 260 Nm of torque, with a price from 17,010 euros, it is one of the best options for those looking for a versatile car in many respects.