Compare performance (8 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (17,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Casalini 550 or Alpine A390?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Casalini 550 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,826 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Alpine A390 offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers considerably more torque with 824 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 796 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Alpine A390 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 1,696 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers substantially more boot space – 532 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 532 L.
When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries substantially more – 484 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.
The Casalini 550 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Casalini 550 is a compact city runabout that packs surprising practicality into a tiny footprint, making parking a breeze and daily errands almost enjoyable. It won't wow on long highway blasts, but for shopping trips and short commutes it's a clever, affordable alternative to a full-size car — proof that you don't need a giant wallet to get where you need to go.
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The Alpine A390 is the brand’s leap into the fast electric crossover arena, wrapping Dieppe’s lightweight ethos in a sleek, coupe-ish body with real everyday usability. If the steering and chassis feel echo the A110, this could be the enthusiast’s family EV—subtle, sharp, and très chic, with enough theatre to make the school run feel like a pit lane exit.
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Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
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Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
503 - 551 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
-
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
20 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
3
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
425 kg
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
3,000 mm
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Length
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Width
1,500 mm
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Width
1,885 mm
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Height
1,470 mm
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
273 kg
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Payload
481 - 484 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
8 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
45 km/h
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Max Speed
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Torque
28 Nm
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
2
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
479 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2022
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Casalini
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Brand
Alpine
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