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Casalini 550 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (17,000 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Casalini 550 or Tesla Model 3?

Casalini 550 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Casalini 550

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Tesla Model 3

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

550

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Casalini 550 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Tesla Model 3 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,674 £.

Model 3

Engine and Performance:

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 Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 452 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers clearly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 632 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 1,397 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more boot space – 594 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 594 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model 3 carries moderately more – 333 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 is clearly 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.

from £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
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Casalini 550

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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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Trex
13 May 2026, 14:34:19

Excellent traction, relatively low energy consumption, driver-assist systems that are in a class of their own. On top of that, a very responsive steering system.

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dino999
18 Nov 2025, 08:47:05

I wanted to give 0 stars but you can't — unfortunately, it sucks.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
20 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
425 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
3,000 mm
Length
-
Width
1,500 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
273 kg
Payload
302 - 333 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
45 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
28 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Casalini
Brand
Tesla
What drive types are available for the Casalini 550?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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