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Casalini 550 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (17,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Casalini 550 or smart #1?

Casalini 550 vs smart #1: Key differences

Casalini 550

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Casalini 550 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,674 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers clearly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 442 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 1,475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers considerably more boot space – 313 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries markedly more – 425 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 is barely ahead 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.

from £17,000
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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
20 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
425 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
3,000 mm
Length
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Width
1,500 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
273 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
45 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
28 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Casalini
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Casalini 550?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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