23.8.2018. The ADAC has been subjected to the five most common Van models a comparison test. The result: Twice the testers awarded the grade “Good”, three times “Satisfactory”.
The classic VW California, as well as the Mercedes Marco Polo with the total grade of 2.5 in the front. Just behind the Citro placed?n Pössl this property is located in the (2,7). Likewise, a “Satisfactory” received the Ford Nugget Westfalia (2,8), as well as the Newcomer, Opel Womondo Wave. However, this cuts with a total rating of 3.5 significantly worse than its competitors.
Were compared, among other things, the practicality of the set-up roofs, sleeping and living comfort and driving dynamics, and safety. For the first time, a new measurement technology was used to increase the objectivity in the evaluation of the driving comfort.
Were measured, among other things, the duration and the strength of the vibrations, which are transmitted when riding over bumps, manhole covers and road joints on the body. The subjective impression of driving fun was, therefore, supplemented by objective data. Each Camper showed Strengths and weaknesses. The best section of Marco Polo (2,5), on the Womondo Wave in (3.5).
Conclusion: The VW California (57.310 Euro) convinced with a good driving dynamics, adequate sleeping comfort at the top as at the bottom, a sophisticated kitchen concept and lots of storage space. The Marco Polo is the most comfortable vehicle in the test comparison. It shines with high-quality features and offers the best driving comfort. This also has its price with 60.863 Euro he is the most expensive vehicle in the Test.
The this property is located in offers 39.999 Euro a good price-performance ratio and can be low-cost for the pickup truck. Negative: The roof locking mechanism is cumbersome to use and time consuming. The Westfalia Nugget (52.598 Euro) as the only test candidate is a spacious rear kitchen and therefore opens the pop-up roof to the rear. As a result, he free however, storage space in the rear.
The Womondo Wave (52,000 euros) in comparison to the competition, significantly more van-like Feel to it. This impression is strengthened by the example of poor processing of the laminated rising roof. In addition, the Opel in the category of active and passive safety (assistance systems, and occupant-pedestrian protection) as the only “Defective” (4,6). Thus, the Newcomer can convince in the ADAC comparison test, neither when Driving nor when you’ll be really.
The detailed Test, and a detailed table in the current issue of the magazine in your recreational vehicle, a special Supplement of the ADAC motor world.
